(1) Any child under the age of 3 who is placed in a licensed foster home is eligible for a diaper allowance if:

(a) the child is expected to be in foster care for more than 30 days;

(b) the department is making foster care payments for the child; and

(c) there is a need for diapers as documented by the placing worker.

(2) The amount of the diaper allowance is $40 per month per eligible child.