Is the date of placement the effective date for initiating Title IV-E funding?
Answer 1: For children in foster care, Title IV-E reimbursement may be claimed from the initial date of placement throughout the life of the foster care placement or until the child turns 18 (until age 19 if in secondary school and expected to graduate before turning 19) when and if all of the initial and re-determination eligibility criteria are met and remain in effect.