(a) A Board shall ensure that determinations of eligibility
for children needing protective services are performed by DFPS.
(1) Child care will continue as long as authorized
and funded by DFPS.
(2) DFPS may authorize child care for a child under
court supervision under the age of 19.
(3) Child care discontinued by DFPS prior to the end
of the 12-month eligibility period shall be subject to the Continuity
of Care provisions in §809.54.
(b) A Board shall ensure that requests made by DFPS
for specific eligible providers are enforced for children in protective
services, including children of foster parents when the foster parent
is the owner, director, assistant director or other individual with
an ownership interest in the provider.
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