Companion bills that are substantially similar in text or have substantial portions of text that are largely the same. Title IV-E Guardianship Assistance The monthly benefit is: $180.00 for 1 Child, $241.00 for 2 Children, $303.00 for 3 Children, $364.00 for 4 Children. Lists various resources for kinship caregivers to receive assistance and supplemental income. Florida, California, and Wisconsin use TANF funds to pay relative caregivers. 0000266906 00000 n Relative caregivers, also called kin caregivers, step up to provide stability, structure and acceptance needed during what can be a scary and traumatic time for children. For information: call 321-441-2060 or visit www.k2i.us. The State of Florida provides relative caregiver assistance funds for certain eligible caregivers. %%EOF Our main goal over the last 15 years has been to support and serve caregivers who care for our communitys children. In that case, the Dependency Care Manager will provide the Relative Caregiver form, and you will apply for TANF through ACCESS Florida. SNAP E&T participants complete an initial orientation. Florida is finalizing policies to serve CSE youth and youth at risk for CSE under FFPSA; licensing for federally qualifying Title IV-E placements will begin in the summer of 2021. Our goal is to ensure that you always have somewhere to turn when you need answers and assistance. Non-Relative Caregiver Funds You may be able to receive financial assistance once a child is adjudicated dependent by a Florida Court and other eligibility criteria are met (also based on Florida Residency). Supporting Kinship Caregivers California Evidenced-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (2021) [CDATA[// >