Nevada § 432B.623 - Qualifications for assistance pursuant to Program; placement of sibling of child who is eligible for assistance
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§ 432B.623. Qualifications for assistance pursuant to Program; placement of sibling of child who is eligible for assistance
1. As a condition to the provision of assistance pursuant to the Program: (a) A child must: (1) Have been removed from his or her home: (I) Pursuant to a written agreement voluntarily entered by the parent or guardian
of the child and an agency which provides child welfare services; or (II) By a court which has determined that it is in the best interests of the child
for the child to remain in protective custody or to be placed in temporary or permanent
custody outside his or her home; (2) For not less than 6 consecutive months, have resided with a relative of the child; (3) Demonstrate a strong attachment to the relative; and (4) If the child is 14 years of age or older, be consulted regarding the guardianship
arrangement. (b) A relative of the child must: (1) Demonstrate a strong commitment to caring for the child permanently; (2) Be a provider of foster care who is licensed by a licensing authority pursuant
to NRS 424.030 ; (3) Enter into a written agreement for assistance with an agency which provides child
welfare services before the relative is appointed as the legal guardian of the child;
and (4) Be appointed as the legal guardian of the child by a court of competent jurisdiction
and comply with any requirements imposed by the court. (c) An agency which provides child welfare services must determine that being returned
home or adopted are not appropriate permanency options for the child. 2. If the sibling of a child who is eligible for assistance pursuant to the Program
is not eligible for such assistance, the sibling may be placed with the child who
is eligible for assistance upon approval of the agency which provides child welfare
services and the relative. In such a case, payments may be made for the sibling so placed as if the sibling
is eligible for the Program.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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