Code of Federal Regulations Title 25. Indians § 25.20.503 When can Child Assistance funds be used for Indian adoption or guardianship subsidies?

(a) The child is 17 or younger;

(b) The child has been in foster care prior to approval of the subsidy;

(c) The social services worker has considered all other available resources, attempted permanency planning, and documented in the case file that placement was in the best interest of the child;  and

(d) The Bureau Line Officer approves the subsidy before it is authorized and redetermines eligibility on a yearly basis.