All payments except routine mileage require the approval of the responsible manager or person authorized by that manager. Other payments are subject to available dollars.
Reimbursement is at the rate for state employees.
Expenses related to delivery of the case plan and meeting unusual needs Planned long distance phone calls specifically related to the case plan. Unusual expenses in excess of the incidentals allowance included in the foster care payroll check, such as a physician's prescription not covered by Medicaid. Payments for respite care within current guidelines. Payments may be made with prior approval by the Community Resource Team from a limited Central Office allocation for one-time, extraordinary expenses essential to the achievement of the case plan that cannot be covered by a district's allocation. Foster parents generally may not charge for regular baby sitting, diapers or other expenses that can be reasonably considered part of a child's basic care or are covered by the incidentals allowance.