8-143. Eligibility for subsidies; rate
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A. The following persons may apply to the department to have the adoption of a child subsidized:
1. Foster parents who are interested in adopting a child in their home.
2. Permanent guardians who are appointed for a child pursuant to chapter 4, article 12 of this title.
3. Other persons who are interested in adopting a child under public or private agency care, whether the adoption is through a public or private agency.
B. All persons approved for the program as adoptive parents shall meet adoption agency standards except for the financial ability to support the child. A subsidy shall not be denied solely on the grounds that the child is placed for adoption through a private agency.
C. The child who the permanent guardian seeks to adopt shall be eligible for the adoption subsidy at the permanent guardianship subsidy rate established by the department.