Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Georgia: Kinship Care, TANF, and Support

Last updated: 7 April 2026

Bottom Line: Georgia does not have one big statewide grant that every grandparent caregiver can get. For most older adults, the fastest real help is Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for the child, Georgia’s special Grandparents Raising Grandchildren policy for certain older or disabled grandparents, Medicaid or PeachCare applications through Georgia Gateway, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and help from the Kinship Care Portal and Area Agencies on Aging.

If the child is in Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) custody, or came to you through a DFCS case, ask about the higher kinship foster, Enhanced Relative Rate and subsidized guardianship payments listed in Georgia’s FY 2026 TANF plan right away.

Many high-ranking Georgia pages on this topic are outdated. Older pages still point readers to the old P-TANF Relatives Raising Relatives page or to kinship subsidies that are closed to new cases. This guide focuses on the Georgia rules, amounts, offices, and forms verified as of 7 April 2026.

Emergency help now

• If the child is in immediate danger, call 911. If you need to report abuse, neglect, abandonment, or a child left without safe care, call Georgia’s DFCS intake line at 1-855-422-4453.
• Apply as soon as possible through Georgia Gateway or by phone at 1-877-423-4746 for TANF, SNAP, and Medicaid.
• Use the Georgia Kinship Care Portal or call Georgia’s Aging & Disability Resource Connection at 1-866-552-4464 to reach a kinship navigator or local Area Agency on Aging.

Quick help

• Need cash first: Start with TANF. If you are 55 or older or disabled and receiving TANF for the grandchild, ask DFCS about Georgia’s GRG monthly subsidy and CRISP emergency payment.
• Need school enrollment fast: Ask the school district for its Kinship Caregiver Affidavit process. If a parent is available and cooperative, a Power of Attorney for the Care of a Child can be stronger.
• Need health coverage: Use Georgia Gateway or your county DFCS office to apply for Medicaid. For PeachCare questions, call 1-877-427-3224.
• Need legal authority: Review the Georgia Probate Court standard forms and call legal help before filing, because the right court can vary by county and by case.
• Need support as a senior: Call 1-866-552-4464 for the Area Agency on Aging network, or use the Elderly Legal Assistance Program if you are 60 or older.

Best first steps after a grandparent takes in a child

Start the benefits process right away. In Georgia, you do not have to wait for a final custody order before asking DFCS to screen the child for benefits.

• Make the child safe first: Get the child into a safe home, gather medicines, and collect any school, medical, or identity papers you can find.
• Figure out the legal path: Ask yourself whether this is an informal family arrangement, a DFCS placement, a school-only situation, or a case where you need court guardianship or custody.
• Apply for child-focused benefits: Use Georgia Gateway or call 1-877-423-4746 for TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, and possibly child care.
• Get school authority lined up: Ask the local district about its kinship caregiver affidavit. If the parent is available, ask them to sign a Power of Attorney for the Care of a Child.
• Call for Georgia-specific guidance: Use the Kinship Navigator Program and your Area Agency on Aging.
• Do not ignore child support: If there is already an order, ask Georgia Child Support Services about redirecting it to the child’s current caregiver.

What this help actually looks like in Georgia

In Georgia, “kinship care” is a broad umbrella. It can mean an informal family arrangement, a child living with you under a school affidavit, a parent-signed power of attorney, a court guardianship, a private custody case, or a relative foster placement through DFCS. Those paths do not give the same rights, and they do not pay the same.

This is not a small issue. A 2024 Georgia GrandFacts sheet counted 95,248 grandparents responsible for their grandchildren in Georgia and about 101,000 children being raised by kin with no parent present.

If you need…	Georgia office	Best starting point
Cash, food, or medical benefits	DFCS / Georgia Gateway	Georgia Gateway or 1-877-423-4746
Kinship guidance, referrals, or complaint help	Georgia Department of Human Services Kinship Navigator Program	Kinship Care Portal and the statewide kinship navigator contacts
Support groups, respite, or older-adult caregiver help	Area Agency on Aging / Aging & Disability Resource Connection	Find your local aging program or 1-866-552-4464
Child support or redirection of an existing order	Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)	Georgia child support help for grandparents
School enrollment or consent forms	Local school district enrollment office	Georgia’s student enrollment rule
Guardianship or court forms	Probate, superior, or juvenile court	Georgia Courts Directory and Georgia Probate Court forms

Quick facts

• Best immediate takeaway: The fastest Georgia path for a low-income grandparent is usually child-focused TANF through DFCS, not a special “grandparent grant.”
• One major rule: Georgia’s GRG monthly subsidy is only for grandparents who are 55 or older or disabled, already getting TANF for the child, under the GRG income limits, and not getting a foster care per diem.
• One realistic obstacle: Higher kinship foster or guardianship payments usually require that the child be in, or come from, Georgia DFCS custody.
• One useful fact: Georgia’s kinship school affidavit can help with education and school-related medical consent even when you do not yet have a court order, but it is not the same as full guardianship.
• Best next step: Apply through Georgia Gateway and call a kinship navigator the same week.

Who qualifies in plain language

You may have a path to help in Georgia if most of these are true:

• The child is living with you full-time, or is about to move in full-time.
• The parent is absent, unable, unwilling, unsafe, incarcerated, incapacitated, or not handling the child’s daily care.
• You live in Georgia, and the child is living in Georgia with you.
• You can show some proof of the child’s identity, relationship, residence, or family situation, even if you do not have every paper yet.
• For the higher DFCS kinship payments, the child is in a DFCS case or reached permanency from a DFCS case.
• For Georgia’s GRG cash add-ons, you are 55 or older or disabled and already eligible for TANF for the grandchild under the state GRG policy.

Financial help for grandparents raising grandchildren in Georgia

Georgia does have real help, but it is split across programs. The amount you can get depends mostly on whether this is a private family arrangement or a DFCS case.

Georgia option	When it applies	Amount Georgia currently publishes	Main limit
Child-only TANF	Private kinship care or other relative caregiving through DFCS eligibility rules	March 2026 chart: $155 for 1, $235 for 2, $280 for 3, $330 for 4	Low monthly amount; you still need DFCS eligibility
GRG monthly subsidy payment (MSP)	Grandparent is 55+ or disabled and receiving TANF for the child	$100 per child per month	Not available if you are already receiving a foster care per diem
GRG Crisis Intervention Services Payment (CRISP)	Eligible GRG grandparent with a crisis need	Up to 4 times the max TANF amount; for example, $620 for 1 child and $940 for 2 children	Emergency only; Georgia treats it as a last-resort payment
Enhanced Relative Rate (ERR)	Child is in DFCS custody and placed with a relative during foster approval	Effective 7/1/2025: $815.87, $871.73, or $939.24 by age	Caregiver is expected to complete foster approval within 120 days
Subsidized Guardianship (SG)	Child reached permanent guardianship from DFCS custody	Effective 7/1/2025: $741.69, $792.50, or $853.85 by age	Only for children who achieved permanency through a Georgia DFCS case

Important: Georgia’s P-TANF Relatives Raising Relatives page was a one-time 2024 pandemic payment, and the old Relative Care Subsidy / Enhanced Relative Care Subsidy track has been closed to new cases since January 1, 2014.

Best programs and options in Georgia

Child-only TANF for grandparents raising grandchildren

• What it is: Georgia’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families can often be set up around the child when a grandparent or other relative is the caregiver.
• Who can get it or use it: A grandparent or other specified relative with the child living in the home when the parents are absent or not providing care.
• How it helps: Gives a monthly cash benefit and can help stabilize the home while you work on school, medical, and legal issues.
• How to apply or use it: Apply in Georgia Gateway, by phone at 1-877-423-4746, or through your county DFCS office.
• What to gather or know first: Your photo ID, proof the child is living with you, the child’s basic information, and any court, medical, or DFCS papers you already have.

Kinship care payments and kinship navigator help in Georgia

• What it is: Georgia’s GRG policy adds a monthly subsidy and a one-time emergency payment for some grandparents. Georgia also runs a Kinship Navigator Program and the Kinship Care Portal.
• Who can get it or use it: For cash help, the grandparent or spouse in the home must be 55 or older or disabled, be receiving TANF for the child, meet the GRG income test, and not be in an existing foster care program receiving per diem payments.
• How it helps: GRG MSP is $100 per child per month. GRG CRISP can help with rent, utilities, school items, furniture, or legal costs tied to the child moving in.
• How to apply or use it: Ask DFCS about GRG when you apply for TANF. Georgia’s policy says the GRG request can be made on the application or orally through the DFCS office. Use the statewide kinship navigator contacts or the state referral form for hands-on help.
• What to gather or know first: Proof of age or disability, income details, and any bills or receipts if you are asking for CRISP. Georgia says DFCS should warn you that the monthly GRG payment can affect SNAP or Medicaid in some cases.

Can grandparents get foster care payments?

• What it is: Yes, but only through the child welfare system. If the child is in Georgia DFCS custody and placed with you, you may qualify for the Enhanced Relative Rate while you complete approval as a foster home.
• Who can get it or use it: Relative caregivers of children in DFCS custody who meet Georgia kinship rules and move through the home approval process.
• How it helps: Georgia’s FY 2026 TANF plan lists ERR monthly rates of $815.87 for ages birth through 5, $871.73 for ages 6 through 12, and $939.24 for ages 13 and older.
• How to apply or use it: Tell the child’s DFCS caseworker immediately that you want to be considered as a kinship foster placement. Do not assume you will be reviewed automatically.
• What to gather or know first: Expect background checks, medical forms, financial verification, home safety review, and training. A private family placement does not qualify for Georgia foster payments just because the child is living with you.

Plain-English answer: If the child moved in after a family crisis and DFCS never took custody, you are usually looking at TANF-based help, not foster care money.

Guardianship assistance for older caregivers

• What it is: Georgia offers Subsidized Guardianship for some relatives after a DFCS case. Georgia also publishes Probate Court forms for temporary guardianship, permanent guardianship, and temporary medical consent guardianship in private cases.
• Who can get it or use it: The monthly subsidy is only for relatives who reach permanent guardianship from Georgia DFCS custody. Private family caregivers can use the court forms, but they do not get a state subsidy just because they file.
• How it helps: Georgia lists SG monthly rates of $741.69, $792.50, and $853.85 by age, effective July 1, 2025. A court order can also make school, medical, and daily decisions much easier.
• How to apply or use it: If DFCS is involved, ask whether the case can move to subsidized guardianship after the child has been placed with you for at least six months under DFCS supervision. If DFCS is not involved, use the Georgia Courts Directory and talk with legal aid before filing because the right court can vary.
• What to gather or know first: Birth certificate, parent information, any prior court orders, and a clear explanation of why you need guardianship instead of a simpler school affidavit or power of attorney.

Important: Georgia’s Kinship Care Portal FAQs say DFCS is not the office that grants private custody or guardianship, though a kinship navigator may help you find the right local court or legal aid program.

School enrollment and medical consent issues

• What it is: Georgia gives families two common non-court tools. A Kinship Caregiver Affidavit under the student enrollment rule lets a caregiver consent to educational services, school-related medical services, and activities. A Power of Attorney for the Care of a Child lets a parent delegate broader caregiving authority for up to one year.
• Who can get it or use it: The school affidavit is for a child living with a kinship caregiver who is not in DFCS custody. The power of attorney works when a parent is available and willing to sign.
• How it helps: These tools can get a child into school faster and reduce day-to-day roadblocks while you decide whether a court case is needed.
• How to apply or use it: Ask the local district enrollment office for its affidavit packet and ask whether the district ends affidavits at the school year, which Georgia rules allow districts to do. If a parent is available, have the power of attorney completed and notarized, then give copies to the school and medical providers.
• What to gather or know first: Proof the child lives with you, proof of age, and any school records you have. The school affidavit is not the same as full medical decision-making outside school enrollment.

Medicaid and health insurance for grandchildren in a grandparent’s care

• What it is: Georgia children living with grandparents may qualify for Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids.
• Who can get it or use it: Eligibility depends on the child’s age, income, household rules, and immigration or citizenship status. The child’s case can be different from the grandparent’s case.
• How it helps: Coverage can pay for doctor visits, medicine, hospital care, and mental health treatment. If the child is too high-income for Medicaid, PeachCare may still fit.
• How to apply or use it: Apply in Georgia Gateway, call 1-877-423-4746, visit your county DFCS office, or use the Georgia Medicaid contact page. For PeachCare questions, call 1-877-427-3224.
• What to gather or know first: Child’s identity, Social Security number if available, income details, and any current insurance cards. Georgia updates income rules when federal poverty numbers change, so use the live screening on Gateway instead of an old chart on a random website.

Food help and child benefits for kinship families

• What it is: The main food help is SNAP. For children under age 5, Georgia’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program may help with food and formula. Georgia also lets grandparents apply for child support services and redirection of existing orders.
• Who can get it or use it: SNAP uses household rules. WIC can include grandparents raising eligible children under 5, including foster children. Child support help is available to grandparents and other relatives caring for a child.
• How it helps: These programs stretch a fixed income and can keep a temporary crisis from turning into a housing crisis. Georgia’s child support program can help establish support, redirect support, or locate a parent.
• How to apply or use it: Start in Georgia Gateway for SNAP. For WIC, call 1-800-228-9173. For child support, use Georgia’s grandparents raising grandchildren page. Georgia says grandparents can apply for child support services at no cost.
• What to gather or know first: Household and income information, any current child support order, and the parents’ identifying information if you have it. For child care help, Georgia’s kinship portal FAQ says applications go through Georgia Gateway and eligibility is decided by the Department of Early Care and Learning.

Housing help for seniors raising grandchildren

• What it is: Georgia does not offer a statewide housing voucher just because you are raising a grandchild. The practical tools are GeorgiaHousingSearch.org, local housing authorities or the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, legal help, and GRG CRISP if you qualify.
• Who can get it or use it: Any Georgia senior caregiver can use the housing search site. Voucher and public housing rules vary by housing authority and waitlist.
• How it helps: You can search affordable units, compare options, and look for a larger unit if your household size changed. If you are 60 or older, the Elderly Legal Assistance Program may help with housing, utilities, and benefits problems without an income test.
• How to apply or use it: Search GeorgiaHousingSearch.org. For senior legal help, use the ELAP county phone list. For referrals that may prevent a housing crisis, call 1-866-552-4464.
• What to gather or know first: Lease, shutoff notice, eviction papers, and proof that the child now lives with you. Georgia’s Kinship Care Portal FAQ says kinship navigators do not issue housing vouchers directly.

Legal custody vs kinship care vs informal caregiving

These are not the same in Georgia.

• Informal caregiving: The child lives with you, but there is no court order. This is common at first, but it can make school, medical care, and benefits harder.
• Kinship caregiver affidavit: Good for school enrollment, school-related medical services, and activities. It is usually quicker than court, but it is limited and often must be renewed.
• Power of attorney for the care of a child: Best when a parent is available and willing to sign. It can cover more daily authority than the school affidavit, but it is still temporary.
• Guardianship or custody order: Stronger legal authority. In Georgia, the right court may be probate, superior, or juvenile depending on the facts, so get legal guidance first.
• DFCS kinship foster care: Comes with more oversight, but it may open the door to much higher payments than a private family arrangement.

Support groups and respite help for older caregivers

Do not try to do this alone. Georgia’s caregiver programs and community-based kinship supports can connect you to peer groups, respite, case management, legal referrals, camp scholarships, tutoring, counseling, and other supports. The exact mix varies by region.

• Statewide starting point: Georgia’s Aging & Disability Resource Connection at 1-866-552-4464.
• Georgia kinship support groups: The state says local Area Agencies on Aging can help find them.
• Project Healthy Grandparents: Georgia State University’s program serves metro Atlanta with support and wraparound help. Phone: 404-413-1125.
• Project GRANDD: grandparent support for children with disabilities. Phone: 470-310-3452.

How grandparents can apply for benefits in Georgia

• Open one Georgia Gateway case first: Use Georgia Gateway for TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, and document uploads. This saves time and reduces repeated paperwork.
• Ask DFCS to screen the child for multiple programs: TANF, Medicaid or PeachCare, and SNAP should be reviewed together.
• If you are 55+ or disabled, say it clearly: Ask whether you qualify for Georgia’s GRG monthly subsidy or CRISP.
• If the child came through DFCS, say that too: Ask the caseworker about ERR, foster home approval, or subsidized guardianship. Do not assume the worker knows you want the kinship path.
• Fix school paperwork in the same week: Ask the district about a kinship affidavit or use a power of attorney if the parent will sign.
• Use phone and in-person options if the portal fails: Georgia allows applications by phone at 1-877-423-4746, and county DFCS offices can take paper forms.
• Ask for accessibility help: Georgia says free interpreters are available, and people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking can use 711 Georgia Relay.
• Save proof of everything: Keep screenshots, upload confirmations, names of workers, and copies of each notice.

What documents grandparents need

• ☐ Your photo ID
• ☐ Child’s birth certificate, hospital record, passport, school record, or other proof of age if available
• ☐ Child’s Social Security number if available
• ☐ Proof the child is living with you now, such as school papers, mail, a lease, or family statement
• ☐ Any court orders, DFCS papers, police reports, or hospital discharge papers
• ☐ Income proof for benefits, including Social Security, pensions, wages, child support, or disability income
• ☐ Parent contact information, if known
• ☐ School records, vaccination records, and any special education or therapy papers
• ☐ Insurance cards, Medicaid information, and medication lists
• ☐ Receipts, bills, or estimates if asking for GRG CRISP emergency help

Reality checks

• Higher payments are not automatic: Most Georgia grandparents in private family arrangements will not get foster care money. The bigger kinship payments usually require DFCS custody or permanency from DFCS custody.

• Older search results can mislead you: Georgia’s pandemic P-TANF page is old news, and Relative Care Subsidy is closed to new cases. Focus on the current GRG, TANF, ERR, and subsidized guardianship rules.

• Courts and schools vary locally: Probate filing fees, school enrollment paperwork, and local court practice can differ by county and district.

• Portal delays happen: Georgia Gateway is useful, but families still run into upload problems, pending cases, and notices that ask for papers they do not have.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Waiting for final legal custody before applying for child-only benefits.
• Assuming a school affidavit gives full medical authority outside school enrollment.
• Not asking specifically for GRG or CRISP if you are 55 or older or disabled.
• Assuming a kinship navigator can issue a housing voucher or a court order.
• Ignoring notices from DFCS or failing to report when the child leaves your home.
• Forgetting that school affidavits may need renewal each school year.

Best options by need

• I need money now: TANF first, then ask about GRG CRISP if you meet the Georgia GRG rules.
• I need school enrollment now: Kinship caregiver affidavit or power of attorney.
• I need health insurance now: Medicaid or PeachCare application through Georgia Gateway.
• I need stronger legal authority: Legal aid plus Georgia courts forms and directory.
• I need help because I am older and overwhelmed: Area Agency on Aging, kinship navigator, and support groups.
• The child is in DFCS custody: Ask about ERR, foster approval, and subsidized guardianship.

What to do if denied, delayed, or blocked

• Get the denial in writing: Do not stop at a verbal “no.” Ask for the notice and the hearing or review instructions.
• Call DFCS and ask specific questions: At 1-877-423-4746, ask what exact proof is missing, the due date, whether the case is pending or denied, and whether the notice was mailed or posted in Gateway.
• Upload and also save paper proof: If Gateway is glitchy, upload again and bring or mail copies to the local office. Keep the date-stamped copy if you go in person.
• Use Georgia’s kinship complaint path: The Kinship Care Portal offers a complaint form for locating a child in foster care, payment disputes, and SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid denials.
• Get legal help early: If you are 60 or older, use the Elderly Legal Assistance Program. You can also call Georgia’s Kinship CareLine at 1-855-357-6566 or Georgia Legal Services Program at 1-833-457-7529.
• If a school refuses enrollment: Ask the district to review Georgia Rule 160-5-1-.28 and the school’s kinship caregiver affidavit form.

Plan B / backup options

• If GRG is not available, use regular TANF, SNAP, Medicaid or PeachCare, WIC if the child is under 5, and child support redirection if there is already an order.
• If the parent will not cooperate, use the school affidavit for enrollment and talk with legal aid about guardianship or custody.
• If housing waitlists are closed, use GeorgiaHousingSearch.org and call ELAP if you are 60 or older and facing a landlord, utility, or benefits problem.
• If you cannot work online, apply by phone, ask for paper forms, request an interpreter, or use your local DFCS office and Area Agency on Aging.

Local resources in Georgia

• Georgia Kinship Care Portal: statewide portal for kinship caregivers, plus the navigator contact list.
• Aging & Disability Resource Connection: statewide aging help. Phone: 1-866-552-4464.
• Georgia Senior Legal Hotline / Kinship CareLine: Phone: 1-855-357-6566.
• Georgia Legal Services Program: civil legal help. Phone: 1-833-457-7529.
• Project Healthy Grandparents: Georgia State University program. Phone: 404-413-1125.
• Project GRANDD: support for grandparents raising children with disabilities. Phone: 470-310-3452.
• Athens Community Council on Aging GRG: northeast Georgia program. Phone: 706-549-4850.
• Mercy Care Rome “Grands Who Care”: northwest Georgia support. Phone: 706-291-8496.

Diverse communities

Seniors with Disabilities

If you are raising a child with developmental, learning, or chronic health needs, Project GRANDD is one of the most useful Georgia-specific supports. You can also call the Aging & Disability Resource Connection at 1-866-552-4464 for local caregiver services. If you need communication help with DFCS, ask for free interpreter or accommodation services, and use 711 Georgia Relay if needed.

Immigrant and Refugee Seniors

Georgia says free interpretation services and translated materials are available when you apply for benefits. Do not assume a child is ineligible because your own immigration or Medicare situation is different. Ask DFCS to screen the child’s case separately, and use phone or in-person application options if online steps are too hard.

Rural Seniors with Limited Access

You can apply for benefits by phone at 1-877-423-4746 if internet access is limited. Your local Area Agency on Aging can help find nearby support. If the child is doubled-up, in a motel, or otherwise homeless after a crisis, Georgia’s school enrollment rule says the school should help with enrollment even without normal proof of residence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get Georgia TANF for my grandchild if I do not have legal custody yet?

Often, yes. Georgia’s TANF program can help relative caregivers, and many grandparents start the process before a final custody order is entered. Use Georgia Gateway or call 1-877-423-4746. Bring whatever proof you do have that the child lives with you now.

Does Georgia have a special grandparents raising grandchildren payment?

Yes, but only for some families. Georgia’s GRG policy can add $100 per child per month and a one-time CRISP payment for eligible grandparents who are 55 or older or disabled, already getting TANF for the child, under the GRG income limit, and not getting foster per diem.

Can grandparents get foster care payments in Georgia?

Yes, but only when the child is in a Georgia DFCS kinship placement path. If the child moved in through a private family arrangement and DFCS never took custody, foster care money is usually not available. In a DFCS case, ask about ERR first and subsidized guardianship later if reunification is no longer likely.

How do I enroll my grandchild in school in Georgia if I am the caregiver?

Ask the school district for its Kinship Caregiver Affidavit process. If the parent is available and willing to sign, a Power of Attorney for the Care of a Child may give you broader authority. If you are homeless or doubled-up after a crisis, tell the school right away.

Can I take my grandchild to the doctor if I do not have custody?

Maybe, but it depends on the kind of consent. Georgia’s school affidavit covers medical services directly related to academic enrollment, not full day-to-day healthcare. For broader medical decisions, use a Power of Attorney for the Care of a Child if a parent can sign, or talk with legal aid about guardianship. If the child is in DFCS custody, the caseworker should explain how medical coverage and consent work.

What if Georgia Gateway or DFCS keeps asking for papers I do not have?

Do not stop. Call 1-877-423-4746 and ask what exact proof is missing and whether another document can be used. Re-upload what you have in Georgia Gateway, and keep screenshots. If the problem continues, use the Kinship Care Portal complaint path and call legal help.

Are those old Georgia pages about P-TANF or Relative Care Subsidy still open?

Usually no, not for a new family. Georgia’s P-TANF page was for a one-time 2024 pandemic payment. Georgia’s Relative Care Subsidy / Enhanced Relative Care Subsidy track has been closed to new cases since January 1, 2014.

Resumen en español

Si usted es abuelo, abuela u otro familiar mayor que ahora está cuidando a un niño en Georgia, la ayuda más rápida normalmente empieza con Georgia Gateway. Allí puede pedir TANF para el niño, SNAP y Medicaid o PeachCare. Si usted tiene 55 años o más, o vive con una discapacidad, pregunte también por el programa estatal de Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, porque algunas familias pueden recibir un pago mensual extra o un pago de emergencia.

Si el niño llegó a su casa por medio de DFCS, pida información sobre pagos más altos como kinship foster care, Enhanced Relative Rate o subsidized guardianship. Para la escuela, pida la forma de Kinship Caregiver Affidavit o use un poder si el padre o la madre puede firmarlo. Para apoyo local, use el Kinship Care Portal o llame al sistema estatal de envejecimiento al 1-866-552-4464. Si tiene 60 años o más y necesita ayuda legal con beneficios, vivienda o custodia, revise el Elderly Legal Assistance Program.

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