Guardianship Overview

1. The mission of the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) is to ensure the Safety, Permanence and Well Being of the abused and neglected children of the District of Columbia
2. The Guardianship Subsidy Eligibility screen is located within the FACES.NET system. It was developed to allow the IV-E Unit to determine guardianship subsidy eligibility.
3. The Guardianship Subsidy Eligibility Determination requirements include:
   • Determine the child’s eligibility based on the child’s relationship with the guardian.
   • Determine the child’s eligibility based on the home removal.
   • Determine the child’s eligibility based on the determination of Title IV-E Foster Care Maintenance Payment Eligibility and Placement with the Prospective Guardian.
   • Child eligibility based on determination by the agency.
   • Sibling eligibility.

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