15 Questions
What is required for caregivers who already receive the RCP Stipend to receive financial assistance without a waiver?
They need to have not received their new stipend payments yet
Who reviews and signs the waiver for financial assistance?
RCP director (provider)
What is the maximum time limit for DCS central office to return the waiver to RCP staff?
2 business days
Which of the following is NOT a utility that may be covered by the financial assistance?
TV programming billing
What type of assistance may be provided towards delinquent rent or mortgage?
Partial payment of the outstanding amount
According to federal guidelines, what type of mortgage assistance can the RCP provide?
Assistance towards interest payments only
When may limited assistance for transitional child care be provided?
After the caregiver has sought assistance from Department of Human Services
For material assistance, what should the program first seek?
Donated items
What is the main purpose of the Relative Caregiver Program?
To provide financial support for children in need
What type of needs does the program aim to meet with financial aid?
Special nonrecurring needs of the caregiver and children
What type of documentation must be maintained by each Relative Caregiver Program?
Support documentation to verify contracted and paid for services and expenses incurred
What is prohibited in terms of financial aid distribution by the program?
Direct payments to families
Under what condition can a waiver for financial assistance be requested?
For families who have not received financial assistance before
What type of support is not allowed to be duplicated by payments from the program?
Child support payments
What is the overarching goal of providing financial assistance through the program?
To maintain stability and safety in homes for related children
Test your knowledge about the financial assistance available to relative caregivers to support the basic needs of children in their care. Learn about the purpose of financial aid, its role in reaching stability, maintaining children in the home, and preventing custodial episodes.
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