Section 7.53.115. Foster care rates paid for in-state relocation or travel.

	(a)  A foster parent who maintains a licensed foster care residence in this state and who is approved to travel to an in-state activity will continue to receive the applicable rates set under 7 AAC 53.030 - 7 AAC 53.062 for up to 30 days unless the department approves additional time.  
	(b)  The applicable rates set under 7 AAC 53.030 - 7 AAC 53.062 apply after a licensed foster parent moves to another location within this state. The department will pay the applicable rates for up to 60 days after the date of departure from the licensed residence. The department may pay that rate for up to 120 days if the foster parent, in a timely manner,  
		(1) seeks licensure for the new residence in accordance with AS 47.32  and 7 AAC 50; or  
		(2) is in the process of finalizing the adoption or guardianship process for the child in foster care.  

Authorities

47.05.010;47.14.010;47.14.120;47.32.010;47.32.030

Notes

Authority

AS 47.05.010 AS 47.14.010 AS 47.14.120 AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.030

History

Eff. 4/13/2011, Register 198; am 8/1/2015, Register 215