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Section 722.873 - Guardianship assistance; eligibility.

GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 260 of 2008

722.873 Guardianship assistance; eligibility.

Sec. 3.

A child is eligible to receive guardianship assistance if the department determines that all of the following apply:

(a) The child has been removed from his or her home as a result of a judicial determination that allowing the child to remain in the home would be contrary to the child's welfare.

(b) The child has resided in the home of the prospective guardian for, at a minimum, 6 consecutive months.

(c) Reunification or placing the child for adoption is not an appropriate permanency option.

(d) The child demonstrates a strong attachment to the prospective guardian and the guardian has a strong commitment to caring permanently for the child.

(e) If the child has reached 14 years of age, he or she has been consulted regarding the guardianship arrangement.


History: 2008, Act 260, Imd. Eff. Aug. 4, 2008 ;-- Am. 2009, Act 15, Imd. Eff. Apr. 9, 2009

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