ACL 12-71: Relative And Nonrelative Extended Family Member (NREFM) Assessment/Approval (12/14/12)

Implementation Of The Harris v Wagner lawsuit, involving due process for a relative or NREFM who is denied assessment or approval to provide foster care. People who are denied approval or found not to be a NREFM now have a right to a state fair hearing.  The leter goes through the notices that must be issued, divided up into two time periods (12/1-17 and post 12/18/12); hearings will begin next year.  [Download]