Is financial assistance available to help a relative care for a dependent child?
A A relative who is caring for a child who is eligible for federal foster care receives a foster care payment each month. This payment is currently about $380 to $400 per month, depending on the age and the needs of the child. A relative who is caring for a child who is not eligible for federal foster care receives a welfare payment for the child. This payment currently is at a maximum of $99 per month per child and adjusted based on numerous factors.
A relative who is caring for a child who is eligible for federal foster care receives a foster care payment each month. This payment is currently about $380 to $400 per month, depending on the age and the needs of the child. A relative who is caring for a child who is not eligible for federal foster care receives a welfare payment for the child. This payment currently is at a maximum of $99 per month per child and adjusted based on numerous factors.