Protective payments definition
Protective payments means payments with respect to any
Protective payments means payments with respect to any dependent child which are made to another individual who (as determined in accordance with standards prescribed by the department) is interested in or connected with the welfare of such child or relative, or made on behalf of such child or relative directly to a person furnishing food, living accommodations, or other goods, services, or items to or for such child. Whenever possible, the protective payee shall be a public child welfare agency.