When will my parental fee begin and how is the fee determined?
Your parental fee responsibility will be effective the date treatment or placement begins and continues throughout the time your child is in placement.

How is the fee determined?

You will receive financial forms to complete and return to Washington County Collections. It is to your advantage to complete the forms and return them as quickly as possible so that you know what your parental fee will be.
Any income you receive on behalf of your child including, but not limited to, child support, SSI, and RSDI shall be paid to Washington County towards your child’s cost of care.
The parental fee is based on various factors including:
• Parental income (excluding step-parent income)
• Household size

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