SECTION 700.860. What if my child's or family's circumstances change?

(a) You must promptly inform us of the following changes in circumstances regarding your adopted child or your family:

(1) any name or address changes;

(2) a change in marital status;

(3) a change in where the child is living;

(4) a change in the child's legal status; and

(5) any change(s) that may affect continuing eligibility for benefits, as described in §700.848 of this title (relating to When can the adoption assistance agreement and benefits be terminated before it expires?).

(b) If you are not already receiving the maximum monthly payment, you may request an increase when there is a change of circumstances affecting your adopted child's current needs or your family's ability to meet those needs. You must submit a written request for an increase to the local DFPS office that processed your application and specify the change(s) in your child's or family's circumstances. Any request for an increase in monthly payment amount is subject to the requirements and limitations described in §700.844 of this title (relating to How are monthly payment amounts determined?).

(c) DFPS may periodically require documentation from you that is sufficient to demonstrate that the child who is the subject of the adoption assistance agreement and who has attained the minimum age for compulsory school attendance in Texas or the child's state of residence is a full-time elementary or secondary student as that term is defined in §700.801(11) of this title (relating to What do certain pronouns, words, and terms in this subchapter mean?). DFPS may require such documentation to include proof sufficient to demonstrate that your child is rendered incapable of being a full-time elementary or secondary student because of a medical condition.

Source Note: The provisions of this §700.860 adopted to be effective July 12, 2001, 26 TexReg 5061; amended to be effective May 1, 2002, 27 TexReg 2838; amended to be effective September 1, 2007, 32 TexReg 5388; amended to be effective March 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 875