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DC Code § 4-216.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XVI - Record Keeping Requirements|§ 4-216.01. Mayor to prescribe regulations

(a) Consistent with § 4-209.04, the Mayor is directed to prescribe regulations governing the custody, use, and preservation of the records, papers, files, and communications of the Mayor relating to public assistance. Except as otherwise provided, these regulations shall provide safeguards restricting the use or disclosure of information concerning applicants for or recipients of, public assistance to purposes directly connected with the administration of public assistance. (b) No person who obtains information by virtue of any regulation made pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall use such information for commercial or political purposes. (c) This section and § 4-218.02 shall be construed as state legislation conforming to the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 1306a.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1601, 29 DCR 1060; Sept. 10, 1985, D.C. Law 6-35, § 2(q), 32 DCR 3778; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2(ttt), 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-216.1. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(ttt) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 2(ttt) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682),§ 2(ttt) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 2(ttt) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(ttt) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
DC Code § 4-217.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XVII - Foster Care|§ 4-217.01. Requirements for benefits

The Mayor shall, effective July 1, 1969, provide Aid to Dependent Children in the form of foster care when removal of a child from the home of a parent or relative results from judicial determination that continuation in such home is contrary to the child’s welfare, provided: (1) The child was eligible for Aid to Families with Dependent Children under District and federal law in effect on July 16, 1996 in or for the month in which court proceedings leading to such a determination were initiated; or (2) The child was living with a relative within 6 months prior to the month such proceedings were initiated and would have been eligible under such law had application been made in his behalf.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1701, 29 DCR 1060; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2(uuu), 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-217.1. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(t) of the Public Assistance Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-25, February 27, 1997, 44 DCR 1778), and § 2(t) of the Public Assistance Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-77, May 27, 1997, 44 DCR 3181). For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(t) of the Public Assistance Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-306, March 20, 1998, 45 DCR 1900). For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(uuu) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 2(uuu) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682),§ 2(uuu) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 2(uuu) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(t) of Public Assistance Temporary Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12-7, August 1, 1997, law notification 44 DCR 4639). For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(t) of Public Assistance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-130, July 24, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 6501). For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(uuu) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
DC Code § 4-217.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XVII - Foster Care|§ 4-217.02. Types of placement

Foster care shall be provided in a foster family home or in a child-care institution, whichever best meets the needs of the individual child. The Mayor, in providing such care, may use foster family homes and child-care institutions outside the District of Columbia, provided that such homes and institutions are licensed by the state in which they are located or are approved to meet the standards established by the state for such foster family homes or institutions.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1702, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-217.2.
DC Code § 4-217.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XVII - Foster Care|§ 4-217.03. Administration of benefits

The Mayor shall: (1) Review the plan for each child periodically, but no less frequently than once each year, to assure that he receives proper care and to determine the appropriateness and continued need for placement; and (2) Provide services which are designed to improve conditions in the home from which the child was removed and effect his return, or otherwise to make possible his being placed in the home of a relative as specified in title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 601 et seq.).  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1703, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-217.3.
DC Code § 4-217.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XVII - Foster Care|§ 4-217.04. Federal financial participation

The Mayor shall claim federal financial participation for foster care payments to the fullest extent permissible under the provisions of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 601 et seq.).  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1704, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-217.4.
DC Code § 4-217.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XVII - Foster Care|§ 4-217.06. Monies applied to purchase of essential article

Repealed.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1706, 29 DCR 1060; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2(www), 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-217.6. Emergency Legislation For temporary repeal of section, see § 2(www) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 2(www) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682), § 2(www) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 2(www) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) repeal of section, see § 2(www) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
DC Code § 4-217.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XVII - Foster Care|§ 4-217.07. Condition of eligibility — Social Security number; assignment of support rights

As a condition of eligibility, each applicant for or recipient of aid, including each child under the TANF or foster care programs operated pursuant to part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 601 et seq.) shall be required to: (1) Furnish to the Mayor a Social Security account number, or to apply for a Social Security number if such a number has not been issued or is not known; and (2) Assign to the District of Columbia support rights, consistent with § 4-205.19(b) and (c).  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1707, 29 DCR 1060; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2(xxx), 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-217.7. Section References This section is referenced in § 4-217.08. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(x) of the Public Assistance Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-25, February 27, 1997, 44 DCR 1778), and § 2(x) of the Public Assistance Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-77, May 27, 1997, 44 DCR 3181). For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(x) of the Public Assistance Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-306, March 20, 1998, 45 DCR 1900). For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(xxx) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 2(xxx) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682),§ 2(xxx) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 2(xxx) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(x) of Public Assistance Temporary Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12-7, August 1, 1997, law notification 44 DCR 4639). For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(x) of Public Assistance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-130, July 24, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 6501). For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(xxx) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
DC Code § 4-217.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XVII - Foster Care|§ 4-217.09. Condition of eligibility — Exception to cooperation

(a) An applicant for or recipient of aid shall be required to comply with the requirements of § 4-217.08, unless such applicant or recipient is found to have good cause for refusing to so cooperate as determined by the Mayor, in accordance with standards prescribed by the Mayor, and which standards shall take into consideration the best interests of the child on whose behalf aid is claimed. (b) The Mayor shall make a timely determination of whether good cause exists. (c) The agency administering assistance shall promptly report any information to the IV-D agency that is provided by the applicant or recipient that relates to a good cause determination. (d) Assistance shall not be denied, delayed, reduced, or discontinued pending a determination of good cause for refusal to cooperate if the applicant or recipient has made a good faith effort to substantiate the claim. (e) An applicant or recipient may claim good cause for noncooperation at any time. An applicant’s or recipient’s decision not to claim good cause shall not preclude the applicant or recipient from claiming good cause at a later date.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1709, 29 DCR 1060; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2(zzz), 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-217.9. Section References This section is referenced in § 4-217.08, § 4-217.10, § 4-217.11, and § 16-2343. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(v) of the Public Assistance Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-25, February 27, 1997, 44 DCR 1778), and § 2(v) of the Public Assistance Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-77, May 27, 1997, 44 DCR 3181). For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(v) of the Public Assistance Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-306, March 20, 1998, 45 DCR 1900). For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(zzz) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 2(zzz) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682),§ 2(zzz) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 2(zzz) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(v) of Public Assistance Temporary Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12-7, August 1, 1997, law notification 44 DCR 4639). For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(v) of Public Assistance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-130, July 24, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 6501). For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(zzz) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
DC Code § 4-217.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XVII - Foster Care|§ 4-217.11. Condition of eligibility — Protective or vendor payments

If the relative with whom the child is living is found to be ineligible for assistance because of failure to comply with conditions of §§ 4-217.08 and 4-217.09, any aid for which such child is eligible (determined without regard to the needs of the ineligible relative) shall be provided in the form of protective or vendor payments.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1711, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-217.11.
DC Code § 4-218.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XVIII - Criminal Provisions|§ 4-218.02. Penalty for violation of § 4-218.01(b); prosecutions

Any person violating § 4-218.01(b) shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment of not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Prosecutions for such violations and for violations of § 4-218.01(a) shall be brought to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by the Corporation Counsel or any of his or her assistants.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1802, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-218.2. Section References This section is referenced in § 4-216.01.
DC Code § 4-218.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XVIII - Criminal Provisions|§ 4-218.03. Unauthorized use of identification card

Any person who sells any card or document issued by the District government to establish or verify eligibility for public assistance, or otherwise permits any person other than the recipient to whom it was issued to use such card or document to obtain public assistance which such user is not otherwise eligible to receive, shall be fined not more than $500, or imprisoned for not longer than one year, or both.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1803, 29 DCR 1060; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2(cccc), 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-218.3. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(cccc) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 2(cccc) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682),§ 2(cccc) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 2(cccc) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(cccc) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
DC Code § 4-218.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XVIII - Criminal Provisions|§ 4-218.04. Prosecutions; subpoenas; witness fees; perjury; compulsion of obedience to subpoena; oaths

(a) In addition to any power to bring criminal or civil actions or otherwise carry out the duties under this chapter, the Corporation Counsel shall have the authority to issue subpoenas for a witness to appear and testify or to produce all books, records, papers, or documents in any investigation into alleged violations of this chapter. (b) A witness, other than those employed by the District of Columbia, summoned under subsection (a) of this section shall be paid the same fees and mileage that a witness is paid in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (“Superior Court”), but the fees need not be tendered to the witness before he or she appears and testifies or produces books, records, papers, or documents. (c) Any willful false swearing on the part of any witness testifying about a material fact pursuant to a subpoena issued under subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to prosecution pursuant to Chapter 24 of Title 22. (d) If any witness, who has been personally summoned, neglects or refuses to obey the subpoena, the Corporation Counsel may report this fact to the Superior Court. The Superior Court may compel obedience to the subpoena to the same extent as a witness may be compelled to obey the subpoenas of that court. (e) The Corporation Counsel may administer oaths to any witness summoned in any investigation under subsection (a) of this section.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1804; as added Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-254,§ 2(b), 46 DCR 1276.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-218.4.
DC Code § 4-218.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XVIII - Criminal Provisions|§ 4-218.05. Penalties

(a) Any person who knowingly uses, transfers, acquires, alters, purchases, possesses, or transports one or more food stamp coupons or access devices in a manner not authorized by the Food Stamp Act of 1964, approved August 31, 1964 (78 Stat. 703; 7 U.S.C. § 2011 et seq.) (“Food Stamp Act”), or by regulations issued pursuant to that Act, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined no more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both. (b) In addition to the penalty in subsection (a) of this section, any person convicted of a misdemeanor under this section shall be subject to suspension by the Superior Court from participation in the District of Columbia food stamp program for a period of one year consecutive to that period of suspension mandated by section 6(b)(1) of the Food Stamp Act (7 U.S.C. § 2015(b)(1)). (c) Prosecution under this section shall be conducted in the Superior Court by the Corporation Counsel. (d) For purposes of this section, the term: (1) “Access device” means any card, plate, code, account number, or other means of access, which can be used, alone or in conjunction with another access device, to obtain payments, allotments, benefits, money, goods, or other things of value, or which can be used to initiate a transfer of funds under the Food Stamp Act or regulations issued pursuant to this section. (2) “Food stamp coupon” means a coupon issued by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the Food Stamp Act or regulations issued pursuant to the Food Stamp Act. (3) “Person” means an individual, firm, partnership, group, corporation, institution, agency, or other entity, public or private.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1805; as added Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-254,§ 2(c), 46 DCR 1276.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-218.5.
DC Code § 4-218.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XVIII - Criminal Provisions|§ 4-218.06. Suspension, revocation, or denial of a business license or permit

(a) The Mayor is authorized to suspend, revoke, or deny the issuance or renewal of any business license or permit of any person or entity convicted of food stamp trafficking under this section, the Food Stamp Act, or regulations issued pursuant to the Food Stamp Act. (b) Prior to the suspension, revocation, or denial of any business license or permit, the affected party shall be given notice, and shall be offered an opportunity to present evidence, and to be heard concerning the proposed action. (c) In any hearing pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, a conviction shall create a presumption that the person or entity convicted of food stamp trafficking is unfit to hold the business license or permit at issue.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1806; as added Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-254,§ 2(d), 46 DCR 1276.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-218.6.
DC Code § 4-219.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XIX - Appropriations|§ 4-219.01. Authorization

(a) The Mayor shall include in his or her annual estimates of appropriations such sums as may be needed to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (b) Unobligated balances of appropriations for the Department of Human Services, established by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1979, are made available for the purposes of this chapter.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1901, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-219.1.
DC Code § 4-219.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XIX - Appropriations|§ 4-219.02. Disbursement of expenses. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1902, 29 DCR 1060; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2, 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-219.2. Emergency Legislation For temporary repeal of section, see § 2(dddd) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 2(dddd) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682),§ 2(dddd) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 2(dddd) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(dddd) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).