SECTION 700.840. What is the application process for adoption assistance?

(a) You must file a complete application with the adoption assistance staff in the DFPS office in your area. Some of the information you are asked to provide is unrelated to determining your child's eligibility, but it may be used to discuss and negotiate the amount of monthly payments, as described in §700.844 of this title (relating to How are monthly payment amounts determined?).

(b) If we place the child for adoption, we inform you of the adoption assistance program and provide you with the application. We can help you fill out many of the required forms because we have access to the necessary information in our files.

(c) If an LCPA or authorized entity places the child, the LCPA or authorized entity must inform you of the adoption assistance program. You may need the LCPA or authorized entity to help you with the application and eligibility documentation. The LCPA or authorized entity can provide information directly to us on your behalf.

Source Note: The provisions of this §700.840 adopted to be effective July 12, 2001, 26 TexReg 5061; amended to be effective May 1, 2002, 27 TexReg 2837; amended to be effective September 1, 2007, 32 TexReg 5388