RCP Eligibility

What is the primary responsibility of the Relative Caregiver Program?

What is the purpose of auditing a random sample of Case Files by DCS?

What action will be taken if the Relative Caregiver Program is not accurately determining program eligibility?

How often does DCS audit a random sample of Case Files?

What must be contained within the Case File?

Under what conditions must the child(ren) reside with the relative caregiver for participation in the RCP?

What will happen if the RCP is out of compliance with their contractual agreement?

What is required for all program data entered into the TFACTS database?

What is the consequence if the RCP does not accurately determine program eligibility?

What does compliance with eligibility guidelines for participation in the RCP involve?

What type of documentation is required to verify the relationship between the child and the relative caregiver?

In what situation can multiple birth certificates creating a three generation lineage not require additional documentation?

Under what circumstances is only one document needed to verify the relationship specified in Juvenile Court or Family Court records?

What type of records typically require more than one document for sufficient proof of relationship?

In an emergency situation with no documented proof of relationship, what is acceptable as a statement from the relative caregiver?

What factor determines the household income eligibility for the Relative Caregiver Program?

Which of the following is considered as part of household income for determining eligibility for the program?

What must RCP staff verify before providing services to a family under the Relative Caregiver Program?

What should caregivers do if they receive the Stipend from DHS?

What must be filed in the case record to verify household income before a family is considered eligible for the Relative Caregiver Program?

In the Relative Caregiver Program (RCP), what should be done if a family fails to meet eligibility requirements but is believed to still be in need of resources and services?

What is the purpose of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) in relation to the Relative Caregiver Program (RCP)?

If the tribe of registration information for a child or parents of Native American heritage is not known, what action should be taken according to the Native American Heritage Procedure?

In the context of waiver procedures, what must happen if the RCP Program Director denies a waiver request at the program level?

What is the primary role of Bureau of Indian Affairs in cases involving children/families of Native American heritage?

If a family is found to be in need of resources and services but has failed to meet eligibility requirements, can a waiver allow them to access both RCP program and Stipend?

What should be done if it is believed or confirmed that a child or parents are Native American but the tribe of registration information is not known?

What must happen if the RCP Program Director approves a waiver request according to waiver procedures?

What is the maximum household income allowed for a relative caregiver to be eligible for the Relative Caregiver Program?

Under what circumstances can a relative caregiver be eligible for the Relative Caregiver Stipend Program?

For how long is eligibility for the Relative Caregiver Program valid?

What is one of the circumstances that could lead to termination from the Relative Caregiver Program?

What must a relative caregiver agree to seek in order to be eligible for the Relative Caregiver Stipend Program?

What action can lead to a family being terminated from the Relative Caregiver Program?

What will happen if a child ages out of the Relative Caregiver Program at 18 years old?

What determines eligibility for participation in the Relative Caregiver Program?

Under what scenario would a family still qualify for the Relative Caregiver Program but not receive a Stipend?