208.043.  Aid to dependent children living with legal guardian who is not an eligible relative, when granted. — 1.  Notwithstanding the provisions of section 208.040, aid to dependent children benefits shall be granted on behalf of a needy child and may be granted to a needy eligible legal guardian caring for a needy dependent child who:

  (1)  Has been deprived of parental support or care by reason of the death, continued absence from the home, or physical or mental incapacity of a parent;

  (2)  Is living with a legal guardian;

  (3)  Is under the age of eighteen; and

  (4)  Is not eligible for aid to dependent children benefits under section 208.040 because the child is not living with a specified relative.

  2.  The amount of the monthly public assistance benefit payable hereunder shall be determined by the standards set forth in section 208.150.