An undocumented alien child has been determined ineligible for IV-E foster care. If s/he subsequently gains qualified alien status at a later date, can s/he be eligible for IV-E adoption assistance?
No–unless s/he qualifies as an SSI recipient or child of a minor parent receiving IV-E foster care which includes the child’s needs. In order to be eligible for IV-E adoption assistance, in addition to other eligibility criteria, the child (who is not an SSI recipient or child of a minor parent) must have been eligible for AFDC in the month of the voluntary placement agreement or initiation of court action resulting in removal. The child who was an undocumented alien at the time of the voluntary placement agreement or initiation of court action resulting in removal would not have been AFDC eligible in this month. Click to read EXCERPT FROM CHILD WELFARE POLICY MANUAL. Back to Top | Back to Title IV-E Online Manual This page was last updated May 25, 2004. For questions or comments regarding this page, please contact the CAMIS Online Manual.
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