§ 26-7-106 — Available benefits

(1) A county department may authorize or
administer one or more of the types of benefits available pursuant to this article 7,
as described in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The benefits available pursuant to this article 7 include:

(a) Monthly subsidy payments;

(b) Medical assistance pursuant to articles 4, 5, and 6 of title 25.5;

(c) Reimbursement for nonrecurring expenses incurred by or on behalf of the
adoptive parent in connection with the adoption, included but not limited to:

(I) Any fees ordinarily assessed by the state department, a county
department, or a child placement agency for adoption investigations and home
study reports; and

(II) Any reasonable and necessary adoption fees, court costs, attorney fees,
and other expenses that are directly related to the legal adoption of the child as
described in 42 U.S.C. sec. 673 (a)(1); and

(d) Payment or reimbursement for other services or benefits as defined in
section 26-7-102 (3).

Legislative History

Source: L. 2019: Entire article R&RE, (SB 19-178), ch. 180, p. 2045, � 1, effective August 2.