If CPS approves a potential caregiver with a finding of Reason to Believe as the permanent placement for a child, the caseworker must inform the potential caregiver that he or she may not be approved as a foster or adoptive parent for the child, depending on the outcome of a subsequent risk evaluation needed to meet Child Care Licensing minimum requirements, if eligible.
If not approved as a foster or adoptive parent, the potential caregiver will not be eligible for foster care maintenance payments, adoption assistance payments, or Permanency Care Assistance payments.
Being unaware of this policy could create significant hardship for the child and the potential caregiver.
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