Title 4 — Public Care Systems.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, the Mayor may conclude arrangements with persons or institutions at such rates as may be agreed upon. (b)(1) The Mayor may make adoption subsidy payments to an adoptive family (irrespective of the state of residence of the…

The Mayor may: (1) Accept for care, custody, and guardianship dependent or neglected children whose custody or parental control has been transferred to the Mayor, and to provide for the care and support of such children during their minority or during the term of their commitment…

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Adoption assistance state” means the state that is signatory to an adoption assistance agreement in a particular case. (2) “Department” means the District of Columbia Department of Human Services. (3) “Reside…

The Council of the District of Columbia finds that: (1) Finding adoptive families for children, for whom state assistance is desirable pursuant § 4-301, and assuring the protection of the interests of children affected during the entire assistance period, require special measures…

The purposes of this subchapter are to: (1) Provide procedures for interstate children’s adoption assistance payments, including medical payments; and (2) Authorize the Mayor to enter into interstate agreements with agencies of other states for the protection of children on behal…

(a) A child with special needs who is resident in the District and who is the subject of an adoption assistance agreement with another state shall be entitled to receive a medical assistance identification from the District upon the filing with the Department of a certified copy …

The Mayor is authorized to develop, participate in the development of, negotiate, and enter into one or more interstate compacts on behalf of the District with other states to protect children on behalf of whom adoption assistance is being provided by the District and to provide …

A compact entered into pursuant to the authority conferred by this subchapter shall have the following content: (1) A provision making it available for joinder by all states. (2) A provision or provisions for withdrawal from the compact upon written notice to the parties, but wit…

A compact entered into pursuant to this subchapter may contain the following provisions in addition to those required pursuant to § 4-326. (1) Provisions establishing procedures for and entitlement to medical and other necessary social services for the child in accordance with ap…

Consistent with federal law, the Department, in connection with the administration of this subchapter and any compact pursuant hereto, shall include in any state plan made pursuant to the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-272), Titles IV(E) and XIX of the…

(a) The long term needs of District of Columbia children who are in foster care are not being served. Although the Adoption and Safe Families Amendment Act of 2000 shortens the time in which children may remain in foster care, many of these children require additional assistance …

For the purpose of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Attorneys’ fees” means the legal costs and expenses which are directly related to the adoption of a foster child or foster children. (2) “Foster care” means 24 hour substitute care for children placed away from their parents or g…

There is established the Adoption Incentive Program (“Program”). The purpose of the Program is to provide foster parents with access to a one-time financial assistance package to assist them with the expenses associated with attorneys’ fees and the homestudy relating to the adopt…

(a) There is established the Adoption Voucher Fund (“Fund”). The Fund shall be comprised of $2 million of the $5 million appropriated in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2000, approved November 29, 1999 (Pub. L. No. 106-113; 113 Stat. 1501), and additional funds in th…

(a) There is established the Adoption Support Fund (“Support Fund”). The Support Fund shall be comprised of $3 million of the $5 million appropriated in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2000, approved November 29, 1999 (Pub. L. No. 106-113; 113 Stat. 1501), and additi…

(a) A foster parent may receive the following: (1) A voucher for the payment of $1,500 for a homestudy for each foster child or related sibling group; and (2) A voucher for the payment of $5,000 for attorneys’ fees for each foster child or related sibling group; provided that, th…

(a) The Child and Family Services Agency (“CFSA”) shall administer the Program and the Fund. CFSA shall: (1) Within 180 days of October 19, 2000, identify children whose permanency plans are adoption, for as long as funds are available from the Fund; (2) Obtain a document signed …

(a)(1) A prospective adoptive parent or an adoptive parent (“adoptive parent”) and the birth parent or other birth relative of a prospective adoptee or adoptee (“adoptee”) may enter into a written post-adoption contact agreement (“PAC agreement”) to allow contact, after the adopt…