Sec. 8. (a) As a condition for continuation of subsidy payments under the agreement, the department may require the adoptive parents to submit a verified report, annually or at a time or times specified in the agreement or by rule, stating:
(1) the location of the parents;
(2) the location and condition of the child; and
(3) any additional information required by rule of the department or the agreement.
(b) The department may confirm the accuracy and veracity of the report from any reliable sources of information concerning the adoptive family and child, including any governmental or private agency that serves the area in which the child resides.
(c) If the report or information received by the department indicates a substantial change in the conditions that existed when the adoption subsidy agreement was signed, the department may, after notice to the adoptive parent or parents, modify or discontinue the adoption subsidy payments provided in the agreement.
As added by P.L.146-2008, SEC.562.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 19. Family Law: Adoption
Chapter 26.5. Adoption Subsidies
31-19-26.5-0.2. Application of Certain Amendments to Prior Law
31-19-26.5-1. "Adoption Subsidy"
31-19-26.5-2. "Child With Special Needs"
31-19-26.5-3. Payment of Adoption Subsidies
31-19-26.5-4. Priority for Funding if Funds Are Insufficient
31-19-26.5-5. Adoption Subsidy Amount
31-19-26.5-6. Additional Payments Under Certain Conditions
31-19-26.5-7. Certain Children Eligible for Medicaid
31-19-26.5-8. Submission of Reports; Modification or Discontinuance of Adoption Subsidy Payments
31-19-26.5-9. Limits on Term of Adoption Subsidy Agreement
31-19-26.5-10. Adoption Assistance Account
31-19-26.5-10.5. Required Agreement and Allocation of Funds From the Adoption Assistance Account
31-19-26.5-11. Priority for Payments Required by Court Orders