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Possible Resources
Relative Care Resources
Financial or other support for relative care providers is often scarce or difficult to access. Many times, relatives are unaware of the options available to assist in caring for related children. The following is a list of some resources that may be available to relative care providers. It is important to note that the list is not comprehensive and there may be other resources available in your community. In addition, not all children are eligible for each of these resources and a child receiving one type of assistance may, therefore, be ineligible to receive another type of assistance. It is important to discuss these options with the child's caseworker.
Helpful Publications:
- A Guide for Caregiving Families - DHS Pub-165
- Relative Caregiver Resources & Responsibilities - DHS Pub 457
- Children Need a Loving Home - Share Yours, Become a Foster Parent - DHS Pub 650
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Options
• Become a Licensed Foster Parent
Apply to become a licensed foster parent and receive monthly foster care payments.
| • Apply to the Department of Human Services Family Independence Program (PIP)
Apply to the Department of Human Services Family Independence Program (FIP)
| • Become the Child's Payee for SSI
Apply to become the child's payee for any SSI (supplemental security income) payments due the child for qualified disabilities.
| • Become the Child's Payee for RSDI
Apply to become the child's payee for any RSDI (social security disability/death benefits) due the child as a result of a parent's death or qualified disability.
| • Become the Payee of Court Ordered Child Support
Apply to become the payee of any court ordered child support due the child from the parents.
| • Apply for WIC
Apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) for health and nutritional services, including food, for children ages 5 and under.
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The child's foster care worker may not be the person responsible for determining eligibility and/or arranging for a child to receive any of the above support options (other than foster care payments), however, the worker should be able to provide information, assistance, or instructions to relatives to access these resources. |
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