Child Ineligible - County Only Funding

Child Ineligible for Foster Care and CalWORKs

While it is a rare occurrence, a child placed with a relative may be ineligible for both FC, CW, or ARC. If so, county funds may be requested as a DE. The following actions must be taken to request and process a Directors Exception.

  1. FC EW
    1. Notifies the Social Worker immediately that the child is ineligible for Foster Care, ARC and CalWORKs funding.
  2. SW
    1. Uses “DFCS Request Placement Expenses” (SCZ 414Z) to request a Director's Exception to pay County funds. The SCZ 414Z is approved through the SFU and forwarded to eligibility.
  3. FC EW
    1. Reviews SCZ 414Z and any other approval documents for complete line approval and issues payments to the provider

Payment authorization is normally limited to six (6) months; thereafter, a DE must be renewed every six months.

Undocumented Dependent Minors in a Relative Placement

A Director’s Exception must be completed and approved by the SW and their Supervisor for undocumented dependent child(ren) who are placed with a relative.

  • They may be paid the Exempt MAP CalWORKs rate for one person or if all the eligible requirements are met, they may be eligible for the ARC Program.
  • All eligibility requirements must be met except for eligible immigrant status.
  • If a rate is above the CalWORKs/ARC rate, a DE is required, and must be approved by a DFCS SSPM.

Related Topics

Relative Placements