6-003.02 Payment for Former Ward Completing High School

479 NAC 6-003.02

Payment may be made up to the amount that would be paid in foster care as determined by FCPAY if:

1. The youth had his/her 19th birthday during the last year of high school;

2. The youth will complete high school that school year and plans to continue his/her education;

3. The youth will remain in the foster home while finishing high school;

4. There has been a needs assessment indicating that the higher level of need continues; and

5. The higher payment level is necessary for the youth to complete high school.

The higher payment is allowed only until the youth completes high school.

The protection and safety worker continues oversight and case management to ensure that needed services are being provided.

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