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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DIVISION OF WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Child Care Policy Manual anticipation of returning to school, subsidy assistance can continue for the other purpose of care during the school break. 216.4.3 Foster Group Set A foster group set is a child who has been placed with a foster family or foster group home. The foster family or group home has been licensed by a child protective agency to care for a child who is a ward of the court. 216.4.3.1 Additional Information • A copy of a valid foster care license is required at initial application and each reapplication. • The foster parent(s) must provide a copy of the placement letter or referral from the court or social service agency, which defines the child as “foster” and the effective date of the transfer of custody. This documentation is required at initial application for a child or for a new foster child placed with the foster parent(s). • The foster child is considered a household of one unless there are siblings in the household. All siblings must be included in the household size. • The child of a minor parent who is a foster child will be served under the Foster Group Set. The minor parent must meet the criteria as outlined in MS 216.5.2. • Purpose of care and schedule must be verified for the foster parent(s) listed on the foster license at each application. • Income received by the traditional household is not countable and not required to be verified. • Foster parents may be eligible for services with a Job Search POC. For additional requirements refer to MS 400. 216.4.4 Child Protective Services (CPS) Group Set A CPS group set is a child who has been placed with related family. The CPS family has been approved by a child protective agency to care for a child who is a ward of the court. The CPS Group Set also includes households engaged in a “Voluntary (non-legal) Plan” or a “Reunification Plan”. 216.4.4.1 Additional Information • The customer and other required adult household members may choose to become licensed foster parents during the initial 12-month certification period. If licensure occurs, the child(ren) must be moved to foster group set after the customer provides a copy of their foster care license to the eligibility case manager. In the event the household fails to obtain a foster care license by their redetermination date, they will be allowed to remain under the Child Protective Services (CPS) group set for another 12-month certification period as long as eligibility requirements are still met and required documentation is provided. Note: If the CPS agency places the child back with the natural/adoptive parent but retains custody, the child is no longer considered a CPS child and will be evaluated as a part of the natural/adoptive parent’s household. • The caretaker must provide a copy of the placement letter/referral from the court or social service agency, which defines the child as “CPS” and the effective date of the placement in the relative’s home. 200- Non-Financial Factors of Eligibility [8] MTL 01/24 July 1, 2024