Arkansas § 9-9-407 - Eligibility.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-9-407 — Eligibility., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-9-407. Eligibility.
A family is initially eligible for a subsidy for purposes of adoption if: No other potential adoptive family has been identified and is willing and able to adopt the child without the use of a subsidy. In the case of a child who has established significant emotional ties with prospective adoptive parents while in their care as a foster child, the Department of Human Services may certify the child as eligible for a subsidy without searching for families willing to take the child without a subsidy. In the case of a child who will be adopted by members of his or her biological family, the department may certify the child as eligible for a subsidy without searching for families willing to take the child without a subsidy; The department has determined the family to be eligible; The child is in the custody of the department; and The child has been determined by the department to have special needs. A child who is a resident of Arkansas when eligibility for a subsidy is certified shall remain eligible and receive a subsidy, if necessary for adoption, regardless of the domicile or residence of the adopting parents at the time of application for adoption, placement, legal decree of adoption, or thereafter. A family is eligible for a legal subsidy for purposes of adoption if: The child is in the custody of the department; or The child was in the custody of the department; Legal custody was transferred to a relative or other person; and The juvenile division case remains open pending the child obtaining permanency.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-9-407
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-9-407 cover?
Section 9-9-407 ("Eligibility.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 9-9-407?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-9-407" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 9-9-407 apply to my situation?
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