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February 10, 2011 San Diego
Federal law enacted in 2008
Intent to improve well-being and permanency outcomes for court dependent children
Two California bills- Assembly Bill (AB) 938 and AB 12
Effective January 1, 2010
Applicable to both foster children/youth and wards
Due diligence to locate and notify all grandparents, adult siblings and other adult relatives within 30 days of removal from parent(s)
Must provide written and oral notification to all adults who are located
Notice must contain statement that child has been removed and give information on how relative can assist the child and family
Requires the county to publicize a procedure for relatives to contact county for purpose of notification
See All County Letter No. 09-86 for more details
See CDSS issued county letters at: www.dss.cahwnet.gov/lettersnotices/default.htm
Achieves permanency for a foster child/ward through guardianship with relative caregiver
Modified existing Kin-GAP Program effective January 1, 2011
Enhancement in benefits to relative guardian
Allows California to receive federal funds to pay for program
Benefits of program for new and existing cases
Reduces time a court dependent child must live with a prospective guardian from 12 to 6 months
Allows payment/benefits to continue regardless of state of residency
Maximum payment cannot exceed what child would have received while in foster care
Negotiable agreement
Extends benefits to age 21 for a youth with a physical or mental disability
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Payment available for each sibling
Payment available up to youth’s 21st birthday when meets requirements
All other aspects of prior program remain the same (Medi-CAL, ILP, SCI, Dual Agency, Teen Parent, Clothing Allowance)
All County Letter No. 11-15 for more details
Email: [email protected]
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Creates an extended safety net for emanicipating youth
Effective January 1, 2012 will permit a foster youth to remain or return to foster care
Workgroups underway to address all issues of implementation
Kick-off meeting January 26; over 125 people
Kinship Care Policy & Support UnitCalifornia Dept. of Social Services
Carole Minchew, [email protected]
(916) 651-7393
Tricia Knight, Program Policy [email protected]
(916) 654-6636
