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Section I
Page I

IV-E STATE OF

Statutory Reference

471(a)(17) E. CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT FOR CERTAIN CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE

Provides that, where appropriate, all steps will be taken, including cooperative efforts with the State agencies administering the plans approved under parts A and D, to secure an assignment to the State of any rights to support on behalf of each child receiving foster care maintenance payments under this part.

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Section 4
Page 1

IV-E STATE OF

Statutory Reference

471(a)(10) A. STANDARDS FOR FOSTER FAMILY HOMES AND CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS

  1. Provides for the establishment or designation of a State authority or authorities which shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining standards for foster family homes and child care institutions which are reasonably in accord with recommended standards of national organizations concerned with standards for such institutions or homes, including standards related to admission policies, safety, sanitation, and protection of civil rights, and provides that the standards so established shall be applied by the State to any foster family home or child care institution receiving funds under this part or part B of this title.
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