Could someone explain waiving AAP? - Adoption.com Forums
Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) FAQs
What are the AAP benefits that an AAP eligible child may receive?
The benefits available for AAP eligible children are as follows: a monthly financial benefit, medical insurance through Medi-Cal, non-recurring adoption expenses (up to $400 per child,) payment for residential treatment and continuation of AAP benefits in a readoption.
What is the amount of the monthly financial AAP benefit?
The amount of financial assistance is determined based upon the special needs of the child and circumstances of the family. The AAP benefit shall not exceed the age related State-approved foster family home rate the child would have received had they not been adopted. If the child?s needs are greater and require a higher level of care and supervision, they may qualify for a Special Care Increment (SCI) in addition to the basic foster family home rate. The SCI rate varies county to county, as each county has their own SCI rate schedule. A child who is developmentally delayed and a current consumer of California Regional Center may qualify for the dual agency flat rate.
If the adoptive parent(s) elect to not apply for AAP benefits, they are encouraged to sign a deferred adoption assistance agreement. A deferred adoption agreement will retain the child?s eligibility for an AAP grant at a future time and qualifies the child for Medi-Cal benefits when needed.
So is AAP basically the FFH rate for every child... and some get SCR (specialized care rate tiers), as well as clothing allowance, medi-cal and non-recurring adoption expenses?????????? ANd each foster child receives this and it continues to the age of 18 even if the family adopts?
Ok, so now that I know what AAP is... I think, why would someone waive this? I could understand why a wealthy family would... but just a middle class family? ...just to be given priority? I think I am missing something. This was NOT explained in PRIDE and my HS worker worded this VERY VERY differently!
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