KinGap
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ACL 14-28: Expansion Of The Definition Of Relative For The Federal KIN-GAP Program (3/25/14)
Instructions on the implementation of the expanded definition of “relative” for the federal KinGAP program. (No change to the state-funded KinGAP). In addition to the traditionally defined relatives, California can now provide federal KinGAP to “fictive” relatives. These are:…
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ACL 14-19: KIN-GAP Program Nonrecurring Costs For Legal Guardianship (2/28/14)
Both federal and state law allow for kinship guardians to be reimbursed for the total cost of nonrecurring legal expenses in obtaining the guardianship. This includes transportation costs for attending the hearing(s), mileage, parking, lodging and food to…
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ACIN I-57-13: Kinship Support Services Program (KSSP) (10/17/13)
Edgewood Center for Children and Families will no longer be providing technical assistance re: the KSSP, due to realignment of funding to the counties (and the fact that over the last 20 years, “staff have achieved a level…
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ACL 11-15EII: Erratum II To New Kin-GAP Program Requirements (9/21/12)
Second time’s a charm? Clarification of prior letter to explain the timing of the new program (1/1/11 for all new Kin-GAP applications to comply with the provisions of this ACL for determining benefits under both the new state-funded…
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ACL 11-67: Case Plan And Kin-GAP Program (10/6/11)
A description of what needs to be in a Kin-GAP case plan to meet federal requirements. [Download]
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ACL 11-63: Foster Care Rate (AB 106) (September 20, 2011)
Sets out the foster care benefit rate increases for children in family care mandated by AB 106. This ACL addresses AFDC-FC and Kin-GAP. CDSS is going to issue a separate ACL concerning adoption assistance. Please note: 1. The…
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ACL 11-28: Brazwell V. Wagner (KinGap) (3/30/11)
Instructions to the counties to implement Brazwell: a subsequent wardship (delinquency removal from the legal guardian) does not defeat the initial Kin-GAP eligibility. [Download]