8-143. Eligibility; limitation


Foster parents who are interested in adopting a child in their home or any other
persons interested in adopting a child under public or private agency care, whether the
adoption is through a public or private agency, may apply to the department of economic
security to have the adoption of a child subsidized. All persons approved for the
program as adoptive parents shall meet adoption agency standards except for the financial
ability to support the child. A subsidy shall not be denied solely on the grounds that
the child is placed for adoption through a private agency.