Every child who is eligible for MAO foster care must meet the following general requirements, as verified by the eligibility specialist:

• Responsibility for Placement and Care – The child or youth must be under the placement and care responsibility of DFPS, as described in 1531.11 Responsibility for Placement and Care.
• Age – The child or youth must be under the age of 18, using the verification methods described in 1531.12 Age.

DFPS Rules, 40 TAC §700.316External Link

In addition to the general requirements above, children in DFPS conservatorship who are eligible for MAO foster care must also meet the requirements in 1535.1 Medicaid Eligibility Types.