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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. In order for a prospective guardian to receive guardianship assistance payments, the department shall negotiate and enter into a written guardianship assistance agreement before the guardianship is finalized with the prospective guardian of an eligible child. The agreement shall specify the following:
(1) the amount of and manner in which guardianship assistance payments will be provided;
(2) additional services and assistance for which the child and the prospective guardian will be eligible;
(3) a procedure by which the prospective guardian may apply for additional services;
(4) the responsibility of the prospective guardian to report changes in the needs of the child or the circumstances of the prospective guardian that affect guardianship assistance payments;
(5) reasonable and verified nonrecurring expenses associated with establishing a subsidized guardianship pursuant to the provisions of Section 14 of this 2023 act; and
(6) terms by which the guardianship assistance agreement may be terminated and the ability of the department to recoup funds received due to improper payment.
B. A copy of the fully executed guardianship assistance agreement shall be given to the prospective guardian and to the department.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 32A. Children's Code § 32A-3A-21. Financial subsidies; guardianship assistance agreement - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-32a-childrens-code/nm-st-sect-32a-3a-21/
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