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

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Bottom line: Idaho does not have one broad monthly kinship-care payment for every grandparent who suddenly takes in a child. For many informal relative caregivers, the first real cash help is Idaho’s TAFI Relative Caretaker or Grandparent Grant, which currently pays up to $309 a month, while larger monthly foster reimbursements usually require a Department of Health and Welfare foster placement and kinship licensure. The fastest safe first steps are to start the child’s benefits, get written authority for school and medical decisions, and ask Idaho 211 for kinship navigation help.

Emergency help now

• Call 911 now if the child is in immediate danger, hurt, or needs urgent medical care.
• Call Idaho 211 at 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 and ask for a kinship Navigation referral. Idaho says a Navigator should contact you within two business days.
• Call the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare benefits line at 1-877-456-1233 to start screening for TAFI, Medicaid or CHIP, SNAP, and child care help.

What this help actually looks like in Idaho

Most important action: figure out which lane you are in today: informal caregiving, parental power of attorney, court guardianship, or a DHW foster placement. In Idaho, that one fact changes what money you can get, what schools and clinics will accept, and whether you can receive foster care reimbursement.

Idaho’s official kinship and caregiving page says there are 10,300 grandparents in Idaho responsible for grandchildren under age 18, and that for every 1 child raised by kin in foster care, 19 are being raised by kin outside foster care. That means most Idaho grandparents raising grandchildren are not in the foster system. They still need help, but the help is usually pieced together from child-only TAFI, Medicaid or CHIP, SNAP, school meals, WIC, child care assistance, housing help, and legal paperwork.

Important limit: Idaho does not publicly list a general statewide monthly kinship subsidy for every grandparent or other relative caregiver outside foster care. The nearest real statewide cash option is the Relative Caretaker or Grandparent Grant under TAFI. If the child is in DHW custody and you become a licensed kin foster home, the money is much higher. If the child qualifies for Idaho adoption or guardianship assistance, that can include a monthly subsidy and Medicaid, but it is limited to eligible children and must be arranged before finalization.

Legal custody vs kinship care vs informal caregiving

Situation	What it means in Idaho	Main Idaho money path	Biggest problem to solve fast
Informal caregiving	The child lives with you, but there is no court order and maybe no written parent permission.	Child-only TAFI, Medicaid or CHIP, SNAP, school meals, WIC, child care help.	Getting legal authority for school and medical decisions.
Parental power of attorney	A parent signs written authority giving you power to make parenting decisions for a child.	Usually the same child-focused benefits as above.	Making sure schools and doctors get a copy right away.
Court guardianship	A judge appoints you guardian of the minor child.	Child-focused benefits still matter; guardianship assistance may exist only for some eligible special-needs cases.	Filing court papers, paying the filing fee, and handling ongoing court duties.
DHW kinship foster placement	The child is placed with you through child welfare and you are licensed or approved as a foster home.	Foster reimbursement and child welfare supports.	Licensing, home approval, worker communication, and case deadlines.

Quick facts

• Best immediate takeaway: apply for the child’s benefits even if the custody papers are not finished yet.
• One major rule: Idaho’s child-only TAFI grant looks at the child’s income and resources, not the adult relative’s income and resources.
• One realistic obstacle: schools, doctors, and insurers may still ask for a parental power of attorney or court guardianship before they rely on your signature.
• One useful fact: Idaho 211 can start a Navigation referral for kinship families, and DHW says a Navigator will contact you within two business days.
• Best next step: make one folder today with the child’s name, move-in date, school, doctor, parent contacts, court papers, and every notice you receive.

Who qualifies in plain language

You may need help from this guide if a grandchild or other relative child is now living with you full-time or most of the time, and the child’s parents are not handling daily care.

• You can be a grandparent, great-grandparent, aunt, uncle, adult sibling, or other relative caregiver.
• Your arrangement can be informal, backed by a parental power of attorney, ordered by a court guardianship, or created through a DHW foster placement.
• Different programs use different rules. TAFI focuses on the child and the verified relationship. SNAP looks at household size and income. Medicaid or CHIP require a child application and review. Foster reimbursement requires DHW placement and licensure or approval.
• If you are a family friend or fictive kin, many supports may still be open to you, especially 211 navigation, health coverage, and food help. But do not assume you qualify for the relative-only TAFI caretaker grant without asking DHW.

Best first steps after a grandparent takes in a child

• Write down the basics: the day the child moved in, why, and who can confirm it.
• Get written authority if possible: ask a parent to sign an Idaho parental power of attorney.
• Start DHW benefits the same week: call 1-877-456-1233 or use Idalink.
• Ask 211 for kinship help: call 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 and request a Navigation referral.
• Tell the school early: ask what papers the registrar needs and whether the child may qualify for McKinney-Vento immediate enrollment help.
• If DHW is involved, ask harder questions fast: “Is this a foster placement?” “Can I be licensed as kin?” “Is guardianship assistance possible before finalization?”
• Get support for yourself: call your local Area Agency on Aging if you are older, low-income, or overwhelmed.

Best programs and options in Idaho

Financial help for grandparents raising grandchildren

Fastest overview: in Idaho, the amount of help depends on how the child came into your home. For most relatives outside foster care, the most direct cash option is the TAFI caretaker grant. Foster care reimbursement is higher, but only for a DHW kin foster placement. Housing, food, and health benefits are often just as important as cash.

Idaho option	How much or what it covers	Main catch	Who to contact
Child-only TAFI caretaker grant	Up to $309 a month per eligible household under the current DHW caretaker page.	You must be a verified relative caregiver, and the child’s income and resources must fit the rules.	1-877-456-1233
Kin foster reimbursement	Regular foster rates: 0-5 years $664, 6-12 years $737, 13-17 years $797, 18-22 years $920, plus $30 Christmas and $20 birthday payments.	The child must be in foster care and you must be licensed or approved.	2-1-1, 1-800-926-2588, or 1-208-334-5700
Guardianship assistance	A monthly subsidy and Medicaid card may be available for eligible children with special needs.	The public page does not post a standard monthly amount, and the agreement must be in place before finalization.	1-208-334-5700
Housing Choice Voucher	Rent help that usually leaves the family paying about 30% of adjusted income toward rent and utilities.	Waitlists can run from several months to more than two years, and the right housing authority depends on county or city.	1-855-505-4700 or your local housing authority

Child-only TANF for grandparents raising grandchildren

• What it is: Idaho’s Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho program, called TAFI, includes a Relative Caretaker or Grandparent Grant.
• Who can get it or use it: a verified relative caregiver caring for a child under 18. DHW says the child’s income and resources must fit the rules, but the adult relative’s income and resources do not count for this child-only grant.
• How it helps: it can pay up to $309 per month. This is small, but it can help with food, gas, clothing, and school costs while you stabilize the case.
• How to apply or use it: call 1-877-456-1233, use the DHW office contacts page, or send a paper application by the methods listed on Idaho’s TAFI application page. Idaho also uses Idalink to manage cash, food, Medicaid, and child care cases.
• What to gather or know first: ID, proof of relationship, and proof of the child’s income. DHW lists acceptable relationship proof such as a birth record, marriage license, divorce decree, obituary, baptismal record, school record, or a parent or stepparent statement in limited cases.

Can grandparents get foster care payments?

• What it is: yes, but only in the right case. Grandparents can receive foster care reimbursement when the child is in the foster system and placed with them as kin.
• Who can get it or use it: relatives caring for a child placed through DHW or the court, with licensing or approval through child welfare.
• How it helps: Idaho’s public foster family resource page lists regular monthly rates from $664 to $920 depending on age, and says specialized care may add more. It also lists birthday and Christmas payments.
• How to apply or use it: if DHW is already involved, ask the caseworker whether you are being treated as an informal relative placement or as a licensed kin foster home. If you are not sure how to start, use DHW’s foster care information request page, email careline@dhw.idaho.gov, call 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588, or call Child and Family Services at 1-208-334-5700.
• What to gather or know first: this money is a reimbursement, not wages. Idaho also says that, effective July 1, 2025, kin can use a separate and faster kinship licensure path, so ask about that early.

Kinship care payments and kinship navigator help in this state

• What it is: Idaho’s Kinship and Caregiving page is the main official hub for kinship families. It points families to benefits, legal forms, support groups, and navigation help.
• Who can get it or use it: grandparents, relatives, and many other kinship caregivers. Some supports are open even if you are not in foster care.
• How it helps: it gives you a live entry point. DHW says to call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain Time and ask for a Navigation referral. A Navigator should contact you within two business days.
• How to apply or use it: call 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. You can also use the official kinship page to find benefit links, legal forms, and support-group contacts.
• What to gather or know first: this is not a cash program by itself. It is a way to get connected quickly. Idaho’s current DHW support-group list shows active contacts in some regions and no support groups at this time in others, so always call first.

Guardianship assistance for older caregivers

• What it is: Idaho offers adoption and guardianship assistance for eligible children with special needs.
• Who can get it or use it: not every private guardianship. This is usually relevant in foster care or other child welfare cases where the child meets special-needs rules.
• How it helps: Idaho says assistance can include a monthly subsidy, a Medicaid card until age 18, and reimbursement of up to $2,000 in adoption-related costs. The public page does not post a standard guardianship subsidy amount.
• How to apply or use it: ask DHW about this before the guardianship is finalized. Start with the state assistance page or Child and Family Services at 1-208-334-5700.
• What to gather or know first: if you finalize a private guardianship first and ask questions later, you may miss the subsidy path. This is one of the biggest and most expensive mistakes families make.

School enrollment and medical consent issues

• What it is: in Idaho, the most practical tools are a parental power of attorney for short-term care and a minor guardianship order for longer-term authority.
• Who can get it or use it: grandparents and other caregivers who need to enroll a child in school, consent to care, or deal with doctors, counselors, and insurers.
• How it helps: Idaho Legal Aid warns that grandparents often have trouble proving authority with schools and hospitals. Legal Aid also says guardianship can often let you place a grandchild on your health insurance.
• How to apply or use it: use Idaho Legal Aid’s free parental power of attorney instructions if a parent will sign. If you need court authority, the Idaho Court Assistance Office lets you complete and e-file minor guardianship forms. The current state filing-fee list shows $216 for minor guardianship, and Idaho also has forms for temporary emergency guardianship.
• What to gather or know first: names, dates of birth, parent addresses, why the child is with you, and who needs notice. If the child is doubled up, in a motel, in a shelter, or otherwise unstably housed, ask the school’s McKinney-Vento liaison about immediate enrollment and transportation.

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

• What it is: Idaho offers Children’s Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CHIP is for uninsured children under 19 whose income is too high for Medicaid and may include a small monthly premium.
• Who can get it or use it: children living in Idaho. Apply for the child even if you are still fixing custody paperwork. DHW will decide whether the child fits Medicaid or CHIP.
• How it helps: coverage can include checkups, prescriptions, doctor visits, hospital care, dental care, and behavioral health. Idaho says if a new Medicaid card does not arrive within 14 days of your approval letter, call the benefits line.
• How to apply or use it: apply through Idalink or call 1-877-456-1233. For children’s behavioral health, Idaho’s YES access page says children on Medicaid use Magellan of Idaho at 1-855-202-0973. If the child is not on Medicaid and may have a serious emotional disturbance, Idaho directs families to Liberty Healthcare at 1-877-305-3469 for an SED determination.
• What to gather or know first: keep every notice. Idaho says you must report changes within 10 days on children’s Medicaid cases, including who lives in the home, address changes, income changes, and other insurance. If Idalink is the problem, DHW says you can email idalinkcustomersupt@dhw.idaho.gov or call 1-877-456-1233.

Food help and child benefits for kinship families

• What it is: the main Idaho programs are SNAP, WIC, school meals, and the Idaho Child Care Program.
• Who can get it or use it: SNAP depends on household rules. WIC helps eligible infants and children up to age 5. School meal help may be automatic for some children receiving SNAP or TAFI. Child care help is for working or qualifying caregivers with eligible children.
• How it helps: SNAP helps buy groceries, WIC helps with healthy food for younger children, school meals lower daily costs, and ICCP can help pay part of child care. Idaho also notes that expedited SNAP may be available within seven days in urgent cases.
• How to apply or use it: apply for SNAP through DHW at 1-877-456-1233 or the state SNAP page. For WIC, the state says services are delivered through seven public health districts and two Native American health agencies. If the school does not directly certify the child for free meals, ask the school nutrition office for an application right away.
• What to gather or know first: SNAP requires an interview, proof of income, household costs, and ID. If you lose the EBT card, Idaho says call 1-888-432-4328. Also note a very Idaho-specific rule: starting February 15, 2026, Idaho SNAP can no longer be used to buy candy or soda.

Housing help for seniors raising grandchildren

• What it is: Idaho’s main rental-help tools are the Housing Choice Voucher program, rental search tools, housing counseling, and homelessness access points. Utility help mainly runs through LIHEAP and Community Action Agencies.
• Who can get it or use it: low-income renters, households at risk of homelessness, and families struggling with heating bills. County and city location matters a lot in Idaho.
• How it helps: Idaho Housing says voucher participants usually pay about 30% of adjusted monthly income toward rent and utilities, while the program pays the difference. The same site says waitlists can range from several months to more than two years. Idaho Housing also offers rental counseling and referrals.
• How to apply or use it: first identify the housing authority for your area using Idaho Housing’s housing-authority list. Idaho Housing says do not use its online voucher application if you live in Ada County, the City of Pocatello, or Adams, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, or Washington counties; use the local housing authority that serves that area instead. For heating help, contact your local Community Action Agency through the state LIHEAP page.
• What to gather or know first: if a child moved into your home, tell the landlord, voucher office, or subsidized-housing manager right away. For utility help, Idaho says households with a child under 6, an elderly member, or a disabled member can begin seasonal LIHEAP in October, while other families begin in November. Crisis heating help is available year-round, and the state says its goal is to resolve crisis cases within 48 hours.

Support groups and respite help for older caregivers

• What it is: the best statewide entry point is Idaho’s Family Caregiver Support Program through the six Area Agencies on Aging. Kinship families can also use DHW’s regional kinship support list.
• Who can get it or use it: older adults, family caregivers, and kinship caregivers. Exact respite help and support-group access can vary by area and funding.
• How it helps: AAAs can help with respite planning, support groups, training, and local service coordination. The Idaho Lifespan Respite Project also points caregivers to respite resources. Eastern Idaho families can use the EICAP Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program in Idaho Falls.
• How to apply or use it: call your local AAA from the Idaho Commission on Aging contact page. For a grandparent group in Idaho Falls, the current EICAP listing says call 1-208-522-5370 ext. 203. The Idaho Commission on Aging also has a kinship resource page with English and Spanish materials.
• What to gather or know first: do not assume there is a live in-person kinship support group in every region. Idaho’s current DHW list shows some regions with active contacts and others with no group listed at this time. Call before you drive.

How grandparents can apply for benefits in this state

• Start with one DHW application path: call 1-877-456-1233 or use Idalink to screen for TAFI, Medicaid, SNAP, and child care.
• Use phone or paper if online systems are hard: Idaho benefits pages allow phone, mail, email, fax, and in-person options. Many older adults do better by phone.
• Ask for child-only processing where it fits: tell DHW clearly that you are a grandparent or relative caregiver and want the child screened for the caretaker grant and health coverage.
• Call 211 the same day: ask for kinship navigation, local support groups, and emergency community help.
• Do not wait on school: tell the school the child now lives with you and ask exactly what proof is needed for enrollment, meals, transportation, and counseling.
• If child welfare is involved, ask early about money: foster reimbursement and guardianship assistance can depend on what happens before final orders are signed.
• Get legal help before small problems get expensive: use Idaho Legal Aid or the legal assistance resources through the Idaho Commission on Aging.

What documents grandparents need

• ☐ Your photo ID
• ☐ Proof the child lives with you such as school mail, clinic mail, landlord statement, or any notice showing the child at your address
• ☐ Proof of relationship such as birth certificates, marriage records, school records, obituary, or other documents listed by DHW for TAFI caretakers
• ☐ The child’s Social Security number if available
• ☐ The child’s income information such as Social Security survivor benefits, child support, or other income
• ☐ Any court papers, police paperwork, or child welfare notices
• ☐ A parental power of attorney if a parent is willing to sign one
• ☐ School records, immunization records, and report cards if you can get them
• ☐ Health insurance cards, Medicaid number, and current medication list
• ☐ Proof of household costs for SNAP or housing, including rent, utilities, and child care bills

Reality checks

• TAFI is real help, but it is not enough by itself. Up to $309 a month will not cover the full cost of raising a child in Idaho. Treat it as a starting point, not a complete solution.

• Foster care money is not automatic just because you are family. The child must be in the foster system, and you usually need to be licensed or approved.

• Mail delays hurt families. Idaho agencies still send key notices by mail. Open every envelope and keep copies of what you send back.

• Housing and child care are often the slow parts. Voucher waitlists can be long, and child care help depends on provider participation and eligibility rules.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Waiting for perfect custody papers before applying for child benefits
• Assuming your retirement income blocks the child-only TAFI grant
• Letting the school guess who has authority instead of bringing papers
• Finalizing guardianship before asking whether guardianship assistance is possible
• Using the wrong housing authority for your county or city
• Ignoring renewal mail for Medicaid, SNAP, or housing
• Failing to report household changes that Idaho says must be reported

Best options by need

• I need some money fast: child-only TAFI, SNAP, school meals, and WIC if the child is young enough.
• I need authority to sign forms: parental power of attorney or temporary or permanent guardianship.
• I need the bigger foster payment: ask whether the child’s case can move through kinship licensure.
• I need health coverage: Medicaid or CHIP first, then dental and behavioral health follow-up.
• I need housing stability: Housing Choice Voucher help, the right local housing authority, and LIHEAP.
• I need emotional support and a break: your local AAA, Family Caregiver Support Program, and Idaho 211.

What to do if denied, delayed, or blocked

• Ask for the written notice. Do not rely on a phone explanation alone.
• Ask what is missing. With DHW benefits, call 1-877-456-1233 and ask, “What exact proof do you still need, and where should I send it?”
• Use the right backup contact. For Idalink problems, DHW says use idalinkcustomersupt@dhw.idaho.gov or call 1-877-456-1233. For Medicaid card issues, use the DHW or Gainwell member contacts. For lost EBT cards, call 1-888-432-4328.
• Appeal if needed. Idaho benefit pages for TAFI, Medicaid, SNAP, and ICCP all direct families to the state’s fair-hearing process. Use the instructions on your notice.
• If the school blocks enrollment or services, ask for the registrar, principal, and if needed the McKinney-Vento liaison. Put your request in writing if the child is unstably housed.
• If the legal system is the problem, call Idaho Legal Aid. The statewide intake line listed by Idaho Legal Aid is 1-208-746-7541, Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time.

Plan B and backup options

• No money yet? Ask 211 about food banks, school supplies, diapers, gas help, and emergency shelter.
• No legal authority yet? Get a parental power of attorney signed if safe, then move toward guardianship if the situation is not truly temporary.
• No child care? Ask the school about before-school and after-school options and check ICCP.
• No stable housing? Use Idaho Housing’s crisis and rental-help page and the correct housing authority for your county.
• The child has special needs? If the child is under 3 and you are worried about delays, Idaho’s kinship resource page points families to the Infant Toddler Program. If the child may need developmental disability services, Idaho says the child must first have Medicaid and families can start through the Children’s DD program.

Local Idaho resources

Resource	Best use	Phone	Where to start
Idaho DHW benefits	TAFI, Medicaid, SNAP, child care	1-877-456-1233	DHW contact page
Idaho 211 CareLine	Kinship navigation, community help, local referrals	2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588	Kinship and caregiving
Child and Family Services	Foster care, kinship licensure, guardianship assistance questions	1-208-334-5700	Foster/adoption information request
Idaho Commission on Aging	AAA map, caregiver help, legal assistance referrals	1-877-471-2777	ICOA contact page
Idaho Legal Aid	Guardianship, parental power of attorney, benefits problems	1-208-746-7541	Apply for legal help
Idaho Housing and local housing authorities	Section 8, rental help, housing counseling	1-855-505-4700	Housing authority list

Area Agencies on Aging by region: Area 1 North Idaho 1-208-667-3179; Area 2 North Central 1-208-743-5580; Area 3 Southwest 1-208-898-7060; Area 4 South Central 1-208-736-2122; Area 5 Southeast 1-208-233-4032; Area 6 Eastern Idaho 1-208-522-5391. Idaho posts all county coverage on the ICOA contact page.

Housing office variation matters: Idaho Housing serves many counties, but not all. Idaho’s housing-authority page lists Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority at 1-208-345-4907, Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority at 1-208-585-9325, Nampa Housing Authority at 1-208-466-2601, Twin Falls Housing Authority at 1-208-733-5765, and Housing Authority of the City of Pocatello at 1-208-233-6276.

Diverse communities

Seniors with disabilities

If you are an older caregiver with your own health limits, use the Family Caregiver Support Program and ask your AAA about respite, in-home support, and legal help. If the child has a disability or special health need, Idaho’s Children’s Developmental Disabilities resources say the child must have Idaho Medicaid before DD services can start.

Tribal-specific resources

Idaho’s kinship definition specifically includes relatives and members of a child’s Tribe. The Idaho Commission on Aging also lists a Shoshone-Bannock Tribes contact at 1-888-297-1378 on its regional aging pages. For WIC, Idaho says services are also delivered through two Native American health agencies.

Rural seniors with limited access

Rural grandparents should lean on phone-based options first. Idaho DHW takes many applications by phone, mail, email, fax, and in person through the contacts on its official contact page. Idaho 211 and the Area Agencies on Aging are especially useful when the nearest office is far away.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get Idaho TAFI for my grandchild if I live on Social Security or a pension?

Possibly, yes. Idaho’s caretaker grant page says the child’s income and resources must fit the rules, but the adult relative’s income and resources do not count for this child-only grant. That does not mean your own income never matters for other programs like SNAP or housing help, so ask each program separately.

Can grandparents get foster care payments in Idaho just because the child lives with them?

No. Idaho’s foster family resource page makes clear that foster reimbursement is tied to foster care placement and foster-home status. If the child simply moved in informally, start with TAFI, health coverage, and food help instead.

Do I need guardianship to enroll a grandchild in school in Idaho?

Not always, but you do need the right paperwork for your situation. Idaho Legal Aid says a parental power of attorney is often the best short-term fix, while guardianship is stronger for longer-term care. If the child is homeless or unstably housed, ask the school about McKinney-Vento immediate enrollment rights.

What is the difference between Idaho kinship care help and guardianship assistance?

Kinship care help is the wider network of benefits, navigation, and support available to relatives or other kinship caregivers. Guardianship assistance is a much narrower subsidy program for some eligible children with special needs, and the agreement must be set up before finalization.

Will my grandchild lose Idaho Medicaid after moving into my home?

Not automatically, but you must report the change. Idaho’s children’s Medicaid management page says changes should be reported within 10 days. If the child is no longer eligible for Medicaid, Idaho may review the child for CHIP.

What if I am not the child’s biological grandparent but I am the person raising them?

You may still qualify for many forms of help, especially 211 navigation, health coverage, and food help. But the Idaho caretaker grant is a relative-caretaker benefit, so do not rely on it unless DHW confirms your relationship fits the rules.

Where do I apply for rental help if I live in Ada or Canyon County?

Do not assume Idaho Housing handles your voucher case. Idaho Housing’s rental assistance page says its online Housing Choice Voucher application should not be used for Ada County or for Canyon County and several nearby counties served elsewhere. Use the housing-authority list to find the correct office.

Is there Idaho help for grandparents in rural areas who cannot do online forms?

Yes. Idaho DHW accepts many applications by phone and paper, Area Agencies on Aging provide phone-based help, and Idaho 211 can start navigation services. If the internet is a barrier, say that up front and ask for the mail, fax, or in-person path.

Resumen en español

En Idaho, los abuelos que crían a sus nietos no reciben automáticamente un pago grande de “kinship care”. Para muchas familias, el apoyo económico más rápido es la subvención TAFI para cuidadores parientes, que puede pagar hasta $309 al mes. También conviene solicitar Medicaid o CHIP para el niño y pedir SNAP, comidas escolares y WIC si el niño es pequeño. Si no puede hacer todo por internet, puede llamar al 1-877-456-1233 o usar Idalink.

Si la escuela o el médico no aceptan su firma, trate de conseguir un poder parental o una tutela de menor. Si el caso ya está con el Departamento de Salud y Bienestar, pregunte enseguida si usted puede recibir pago como hogar de crianza de parentesco. Para ayuda local, marque 211 y pida una referencia de navegación para familias de parentesco. Si usted es una persona mayor y necesita descanso, apoyo emocional o ayuda legal, llame a su Agencia del Área sobre el Envejecimiento.

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