Grandparents As
Caregivers Program
Senate bill 62 or the Grandparents as Caregivers program (GP as CG) will provide monthly financial assistance to grandparents or other relatives raising children, if certain eligibility requirements are met. This would be a stand alone program, separate from TAF (Temporary Assistance to Families) and Foster Care assistance programs. Senate bill 62 was approved by the Legislature and Governor Sebelius has signed the bill into law. The bill has these following provisions:
A Note From the
Director’s
Desk…
Dear Families and Education Advocates:
The staff at Families Together, Inc. wishes each of you a Happy Holiday season and a Merry Christmas!
The plans for the celebration of the 25th anniversary for Families Together are well underway. The only date that is “set in stone” is a family picnic at the new Boundless Playspace at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita on June 10, 2007. Please save that date and we will get further details to you as they develop.
Please call, email, or send a letter with your reflections of the services that your family may have used from Families Together. No story or comment is insignificant. Our sons and daughters and the children for whom you may be an advocate add to our lives as do the experiences with other families of children with disabilities. Take a quick moment to tell us your favorite story(ies).
There are some great resources listed in this newsletter for particular locations around the state including respite opportunities and conferences. There are still a few openings in some of our parent weekend events, too. Take a look and take advantage of the enrichment these events can offer to your busy lives. Take care of yourself!
Connie
Eligibility Element
Grandparents as Caregivers Program
Child's status
Must live with grandparent or relative who has legal custody
Parent's Status
The parent must not live with the child and grandparent
Age Limit for Grandparents
Must be 50 years of age or older
Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Referral
There is no mandatory CSE referral or cooperation for this program.
Income Limit
Household income must be less than 130% of FPL. The grandparent's and grandchild's income is counted. Other household members' income is disregarded for this program.
Monthly Cash Benefit
$200 for one child, $400 for two children, $600 for three or more children. (Maximum benefit is capped at $600 per family)
Access to Other SRS Programs
Cannot access both TAF and GP as CG program. The Caregiver must choose which program best fits their family's needs. However, Food Stamp, Child Care, and/or Medical assistance is available if all other eligibility requirements are met. Benefits provided by this program will be counted as income in determining other program benefits.
Start-Up Date
Applications will be accepted
January 1, 2007.