To assist you with the costs of caring for
a child while in out-of-home care, the county
department of human/social services who has
legal custody of the child provides certified
foster families with foster care maintenance
reimbursements, medical coverage for the child,
a clothing allowance and assistance in locating
resources for other special expenses.
Foster care maintenance payments
To assist you with the costs
of caring for a child while in out-of-home care,
the county department of human/social services
who has legal custody of the child provides
certified foster families with foster care maintenance
reimbursements, medical coverage for the child,
a clothing allowance and assistance in locating
resources for other special expenses.
Medical coverage
Children in foster care are
covered under Medicaid. When a child comes to
live with you, you'll receive a health insurance
card that will cover doctor's visits, prescriptions,
and other medical needs. Medicaid will also
cover approved services such as counseling or
physical therapy that the child needs.
Clothing allowance
Upon request, you will generally
receive an initial clothing allowance to help
purchase some of the items the child needs.
Special expenses
Sports, summer programs,
after-school activities, school trips, graduation
expenses - it all adds up! While the county
department can't promise to meet every, expense,
your caseworker will work with you to find funds
for those additional expenses that are important
to the child's growth and development.
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