B. Who Qualifies?

Caregivers are eligible for the RODC payment if:

•   The child they are caring for is currently in the managing conservatorship of the Department. Tex. Fam. Code § 264.752(a)(1) and 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 700.1003(a);

•   They have an approved home assessment. Tex. Fam. Code § 264.754(b) and 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 700.1003(c):

•   They are not already verified as foster parents or as a group home and receiving foster care maintenance payments. Tex. Fam. Code § 264.751(1) and (3);

•   They sign and abide by a Caregiver Assistance Agreement. 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 700.1003(b)(3); and

•   The total household income does not exceed 300% of the federal poverty limit. Tex. Fam. Code § 264.775(b) and 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 700.1003(c).

•   A relative of other designated caregiver is not eligible to receive benefits under the RODC on behalf of any child for whom the caregiver is also receiving ether foster care reimbursement or PCA. 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 700.1002(b).