Financial Assistance and Respite Services

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What is required for caregivers who already receive the RCP Stipend to receive financial assistance without a waiver?

  • They need to submit a request to the RCP director
  • They need to have not received their new stipend payments yet (correct)
  • They need to provide proof of financial hardship
  • They need to contact the DCS central office

Who reviews and signs the waiver for financial assistance?

  • RCP staff
  • RCP director (provider) (correct)
  • DCS central office
  • Caregivers

What is the maximum time limit for DCS central office to return the waiver to RCP staff?

  • 2 business days (correct)
  • 30 days
  • 24 hours
  • 1 week

Which of the following is NOT a utility that may be covered by the financial assistance?

<p>TV programming billing (C)</p>
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What type of assistance may be provided towards delinquent rent or mortgage?

<p>Partial payment of the outstanding amount (C)</p>
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According to federal guidelines, what type of mortgage assistance can the RCP provide?

<p>Assistance towards interest payments only (A)</p>
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When may limited assistance for transitional child care be provided?

<p>After the caregiver has sought assistance from Department of Human Services (C)</p>
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For material assistance, what should the program first seek?

<p>Donated items (B)</p>
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What is the main purpose of the Relative Caregiver Program?

<p>To provide financial support for children in need (D)</p>
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What type of needs does the program aim to meet with financial aid?

<p>Special nonrecurring needs of the caregiver and children (D)</p>
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What type of documentation must be maintained by each Relative Caregiver Program?

<p>Support documentation to verify contracted and paid for services and expenses incurred (A)</p>
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What is prohibited in terms of financial aid distribution by the program?

<p>Direct payments to families (B)</p>
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Under what condition can a waiver for financial assistance be requested?

<p>For families who have not received financial assistance before (D)</p>
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What type of support is not allowed to be duplicated by payments from the program?

<p>Child support payments (A)</p>
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What is the overarching goal of providing financial assistance through the program?

<p>To maintain stability and safety in homes for related children (A)</p>
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