Administration of the Adoption Incentive Program and the Adoption Voucher Fund.
(a)The Child and Family Services Agency (“CFSA”) shall…#
(a) The Child and Family Services Agency (“CFSA”) shall administer the Program and the Fund. CFSA shall:
(1) Within 180 days of October 19, 2000, identify children whose permanency plans are adoption, for as long as funds are available from the Fund;
(2) Obtain a document signed by the foster parents stating their intent to adopt within 180 days of identifying the children pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection; and
(3) Upon obtaining the signed document required by paragraph (2) of this subsection, immediately provide a voucher for attorneys’ fees and a voucher for the homestudy to the foster parent.
(b)Vouchers issued pursuant to this section shall contain…#
(b) Vouchers issued pursuant to this section shall contain a statement describing the benefits to the adopting foster parents under the program, as well as the terms and conditions for the use of the vouchers.
(c)Adopting foster parents shall present the vouchers to…#
(c) Adopting foster parents shall present the vouchers to their attorney and licensed agency hired to perform the homestudy.