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District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 4-345. Benefits.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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, the voucher may only be applied to attorney's fees charged at an hourly rate of not more than $125 per hour and related expenses billed at actual cost.

(b) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to create an entitlement to financial assistance for the adoption of a foster child, or foster children, if no funds remain available in the Adoption Voucher Fund.

(c) Vouchers issued pursuant to this section shall be in addition to, and may not limit the amount of, money available to a foster parent under § 4-301.

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