Families may be referred to other agencies that offer respite care. Residential Services may be available for Medicaid and non-Medicaid eligible children. Programmatic Procedures 15. The family and the social worker together complete an application packet that is submitted to the local DCFS office for eligibility determination and final approval. Applications must include professional documentation of children's special needs.
Income is one of several factors considered when determining payment amount.
A means test is not applied. Income is looked at to determine what resources, if any, the family has to meet the child's needs. Payments begin at the time the adoption is finalized. Nevada private agency staff must work with the DCFS Adoption Program Specialist to determine a child's eligibility. Benefits terminate at age 18.