GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Adjudication	A court hearing in which a determination is made whether a child is a CINC (child in need of care) or juvenile offender.
Adoption referral	A referral made to the adoption CW/CBS provider by the reintegration CW/CBS provider for children with both parents’ parental rights terminated, with no identified resource for an adoptive family and with case plan goal of adoption.
Adoption Assistance	Monies that a family adopting a child may receive when it is determined that the child will not go back to the family from which they have been removed. These payments may be for one-time adoption expenses, a monthly cash subsidy and/or medical assistance.
Basic Eligibility	Eligibility for IV-E federal reimbursement for administrative expenses for children whose families meet several basic IV-E criteria.
Case Number	A unique computer generated number assigned to each case.
Child Support Enforcement	This agency has the responsibility of seeking child support for children in SRS custody and in an out-of-home placement.
Client Eligibility	All children who have been removed from their homes by a judge and placed in the custody of SRS must receive an eligibility determination for Title IV-E.
Client ID Number	A unique number assigned to each individual who is known to the KAECSES system. This number is cross referenced with FACTS, KS-CARES, KAN PAY and Child Support Enforcement systems.
Client Service Agreement	A three way service agreement between the client, provider and SRS. This is required for all services that are paid through SRS with the exception of referral services through foster care, adoption or family preservation providers.
COBRA	A federal amendment to the Social Security Act. It enables Title IV-E eligible foster children and adoption assistance children to receive Medicaid coverage in the state in which they physically reside.
CW/CBS Providers	Child Welfare/Community Based Service providers are private organizations that contract with SRS to provide adoption referral, reintegration and family preservation services using a philosophy which includes the community, immediate and extended families, and concerned kin in planning for the child's safety, permanency and well-being.
Custody	Custody, whether temporary, protective or legal: means that status created by court order which gives the right to physical possession of a child and the right to determine placement of the child subject to restrictions placed by the court.
Dedicated Wards Account	SSI money received for a youth in custody that is a lump-sum of at least 6 months worth of SSI benefits. Social Security deposits the lump-sum and must approve all withdrawals from this account.
Disposition	A court hearing following adjudication in which an order may be issued regarding services, custody, placement, sentencing for juvenile offenders or other matters.
Ex Parte Order	An order issued by a judge without a hearing.
Family Services	Non-custody services provided directly to families by SRS social workers or through purchase of services by SRS. Family services are designed to meet identified needs or to support family strengths and are based on a safety or risk assessment of the child and family.
Family Pres Referral	A referral made to the Family Preservation Provider to provide services to keep the family intact and to prevent out of home placement for the child/children in the family.
FC Referral	A referral made to a foster care provider to provide case management and supervision for children removed from the home and placed into court ordered SRS custody.
Food Stamps	A federal income subsidy to buy food for families who have marginal income.
Guardianship	A status in which the court gives a person specified rights to the custody and control of a child subject to ongoing review by the court of jurisdiction.
Guardian Ad Litem	An attorney appointed by the court in Child in Need of Care proceedings to represent the best interests of the child.
CW/CBS Handbook	Formally the Handbook of Services, the Child Welfare Community Based Services Handbook is a manual of procedures and practices related to the purchase of services on behalf of CFS clients.
Healthwave21	A Federal program to cover low income, uninsured children who do not qualify for Medicaid. This Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is funded with Federal and State money. A small premium is charged depending on the family’s income. This is only for children up to age 19.
Kinship	Placement of a child in the home of the child’s relative or with an adult with whom the child or parent has a close emotional attachment.
Medicaid	A government health care assistance program for families who are below the poverty level. Medicaid funds traditional medical services as well as a variety of behavior management services. A child removed from the home and placed in foster care usually qualifies for Medicaid since they are considered a family of one if their resources do not exceed the established limitations. The Medicaid program is funded with Federal and State money.
Mental Health Consortium	An affiliated group of mental health professionals and centers.
Payment Eligibility	Eligibility for IV-E federal reimbursement for maintenance expenses (primarily room and board) for children in custody who meet all IV-E eligibility criteria.
Protective Placement	The status of a child determined by a law enforcement officer (Police Protective Custody) or a judge (Order or Protective Custody) that the child is alleged to be a Child in Need of Care and should be removed from danger or harm, by placement into emergency or temporary care pending a court hearing.
Provider Agreement	An agreement between a provider of services and SRS for specific services the provider offers to families and children.
Redetermination	A re-assessment of IV-E eligibility criteria when a change in placement or circumstance occurs for a child in foster care.
Referral	Process of referring a child to a provider for out of home or in home services.
Temporary Custody	Custody awarded by a Court based upon evidence in a hearing prior to disposition.
Truant	A child not attending school as required by law.
Wards Account	A separate accounting for each child for whom funds are received by SRS on behalf of the child in custody. The account shows all monetary transactions received for and paid out on behalf of the child in custody.