B.__Has a medical condition that makes placement difficult;

C.__Is a member of a sibling group that includes at least one member who is difficult to place;

D.__Is difficult to place because of age or race;

E. Has been a victim of physical, emotional or sexual abuse or neglect that places the child at risk for future emotional difficulties; or

F.__Has in the family background factors such as severe mental illness, substance abuse, genetic or medical conditions or illnesses that place the child at risk for future problems.

4.__Amount of guardianship subsidy.__The amount of a guardianship subsidy is determined according to this subsection.

A.__The amount may vary depending upon the resources of the permanency guardian, the special needs of the child and the availability of other resources.

B.__The amount may not exceed the total cost of caring for the child if the child were to remain in the care or custody of the department, without regard to the source of the funds.

C.__Except as provided in paragraph D, assistance may be provided only for special needs.

D.__Subject to rules adopted by the department, the amount may include up to $400 for reimbursement for legal expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred by the permanency guardian to complete the permanency guardianship in Indian tribal court cases.

5.__Duration of guardianship subsidy.__A guardianship subsidy may be provided for a period of time based on the special needs of a child.__The subsidy may continue until the termination of the permanency guardianship or until the permanency guardian is no longer caring for the child, at which time the guardianship subsidy ceases.__If the child has need of educational benefits or has a physical, mental or emotional handicap, the guardianship subsidy may continue until the child has attained 21 years of age if the child, the parents and the department agree that the need for care and support exists.