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

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Bottom Line: As of April 7, 2026, Oregon’s public program pages do not show a separate statewide cash grant just for informal grandparent caregivers. In real life, most grandparents in Oregon piece together help through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), school and food programs, and, if the child is in state foster care, relative foster care payments or later Guardianship Assistance.

If you just took in a grandchild or other relative’s child, do not wait for perfect paperwork. Apply for benefits right away, get school and medical decision-making authority in writing, and call Oregon Kinship Navigator at 833-201-5557 so you do not miss the Oregon path that fits your family.

Emergency help now

• If the child is in immediate danger or has a medical emergency, call 911 now.
• If the child just moved in with you, start a same-day Oregon benefits application at Benefits.Oregon.gov or call 1-800-699-9075.
• If the child is already in foster care or the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is involved, use Oregon’s Relative and Kinship Connections page or contact the caseworker right away so you can be considered for placement and payment options.

Quick-help box

• Fastest cash-and-health route: Use one ODHS application for TANF, SNAP, and OHP at Benefits.Oregon.gov or through the ONE Applicant Portal.
• Need school or doctor authority today: Use a Delegation of Parental Powers if a parent will sign, or a Relative Caregiver Affidavit if you cannot find the parents.
• Child already in foster care: Ask if you can become a relative resource parent. Informal caregiving alone does not unlock foster payments.
• Age 55 or older: Ask the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) about Oregon’s Family Caregiver Support Program.
• Cannot do online forms: ODHS takes phone applications at 1-800-699-9075, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and accepts relay calls through its benefits contact page.

What this help actually looks like in Oregon

Start with ODHS benefits first. Oregon does not run a simple “grandparents raising grandchildren” cash office. Most families start with ODHS for TANF, SNAP, OHP, and sometimes Employment-Related Day Care (ERDC), then add school meal help, Summer EBT, utility help through Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), and legal paperwork through Oregon Law Help or the Oregon Judicial Department Self-Help Center.

The foster care path is different. If the child is in ODHS custody, Oregon may pay much more than a basic TANF case, but only if you are approved or certified as a relative resource parent. If the case later moves to guardianship, you may need a Guardianship Assistance agreement in place before guardianship is finalized.

Oregon situation	Best first move	Where to start	Main watch-out
Parent asked you to take the child for now	Get a signed Delegation of Parental Powers and apply for benefits	Oregon Law Help and ODHS benefits	The delegation usually lasts only six months and can be revoked
You cannot find the parents	Use a Relative Caregiver Affidavit and enroll the child in services	Relative Caregiver Affidavit form	The affidavit lasts one year and is not the same as court guardianship
Child is in ODHS foster care	Ask to be considered as a relative resource parent	ODHS Relative and Kinship Connections	Informal care does not equal foster care pay
You expect to raise the child long-term	Get legal advice about guardianship or custody	Oregon courts guardianship page	If the child is in foster care, negotiate assistance before finalizing guardianship

Quick facts

• Best immediate takeaway: Oregon’s fastest first step is a same-day ODHS application for TANF, SNAP, and OHP.
• Major rule: Foster care payments usually require ODHS custody plus approval or certification as a relative resource parent.
• Realistic obstacle: Oregon’s public TANF page does not post a simple child-only benefit chart, so you need the worker to explain how your case is being built.
• Useful fact: Oregon says eligible children and teens can get OHP regardless of immigration status.
• Best next step: Call 833-201-5557 and ask Oregon Kinship Navigator which Oregon path fits your case.

Who qualifies

• Informal caregivers: A grandparent or other relative caring for a child who now lives in the home full-time.
• Benefit applicants: Oregon residents with a child under 18 in the home who meet each program’s income and household rules.
• Families with parent permission: Relatives who can get a signed Delegation of Parental Powers.
• Families who cannot find the parents: Relatives who may use a Relative Caregiver Affidavit for school and medical decisions.
• ODHS foster care relatives: Grandparents and other relatives who are being considered for placement in a child welfare case.
• Older caregivers: Grandparents age 55 and older who may also use Oregon’s Family Caregiver Support Program.

Best first steps after a grandparent takes in a child

• Apply for Oregon benefits right away. Use Benefits.Oregon.gov or call 1-800-699-9075.
• Get your authority on paper. Use a parent-signed delegation or a relative caregiver affidavit.
• Tell the school and doctor quickly. Bring any paper that shows the child now lives with you.
• Ask whether ODHS is already involved. If yes, the payment and guardianship rules may be very different.
• Call Oregon Kinship Navigator. It can help with local, regional, and age-specific support.
• Start a paper folder. Keep names, case numbers, dates, notices, and copies of every form.

Financial help for grandparents raising grandchildren

Child-only TANF for grandparents raising grandchildren

• What it is: Oregon’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is the main statewide cash program grandparents usually try first. Oregon’s main TANF page does not post a separate public child-only payment chart.
• Who can get it or use it: A caregiver for a child age 18 or younger can apply. Oregon’s latest posted eligibility update uses a 185% federal poverty level countable-income limit for non-needy caretaker relative cases, which is $3,261 a month for a filing group of 2 and $4,109 for a filing group of 3.
• How it helps: The official TANF page says a family of 3 with no other income can get up to $506 a month. Oregon also sends a total clothing allowance of $270 in May, August, and November while the case stays eligible.
• How to apply or use it: Apply online at Benefits.Oregon.gov, log in through ONE, call 1-800-699-9075, or apply in person. During the interview, ask the worker to explain whether your case is being reviewed as child-only, regular TANF, or a non-needy caretaker relative case.
• What to gather or know first: Your ID, proof of Oregon address, the child’s name and date of birth, proof the child lives with you, income proof, and any court, school, or medical decision papers. ODHS says most TANF recipients also deal with JOBS requirements, so ask how that applies in your case.

Kinship care payments and kinship navigator help in Oregon

• What it is: Oregon’s public pages do not show a stand-alone monthly kinship stipend for informal grandparent caregiving. In Oregon, “kinship care payments” usually means TANF, foster care payments for certified relative resource parents, or guardianship assistance later in a foster case.
• Who can get it or use it: Any Oregon grandparent or relative caregiver can use Oregon Kinship Navigator, even if ODHS foster care is not involved.
• How it helps: The navigator gives first-step help, regional resources, and support group referrals. Oregon Kinship Navigator lists 833-201-5557 as its statewide phone number.
• How to apply or use it: Call, email, or submit a referral through the contact page. If you are 55 or older, also ask for the right ADRC or Area Agency on Aging contact.
• What to gather or know first: Your county, the child’s age, whether there is an ODHS case, whether the parents are cooperating, and your biggest urgent need today.

Can grandparents get foster care payments?

Yes, but only in the right Oregon case. If the child is in ODHS custody and you become an approved or certified relative resource parent, Oregon may pay you at the foster care rate. If the child simply moved in with you informally, that alone does not create foster care payments.

Child’s age	Current ODHS base foster care rate	Possible add-ons
0 to 5	$958 a month	Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) add-on: $240, $468, or $960 a month, plus possible child care and mileage reimbursement
6 to 12	$963 a month	Same add-on structure and possible reimbursements
13 to 20	$1,022 a month	Same add-on structure and possible reimbursements

• What it is: The ODHS foster care rate page shows base payments, CANS level-of-care payments, child care reimbursement of $375 a month per child up to age 12, and mileage rules for resource and relative caregivers.
• Who can get it or use it: Relatives caring for a child in ODHS foster care who are approved or certified as a relative resource parent. Oregon’s Relative and Kinship Connections page says children’s medical and dental costs are also covered in these cases.
• How it helps: This is usually far more support than an informal child-only TANF setup. It can also lead to later permanency options, including Oregon guardianship assistance.
• How to apply or use it: Tell the caseworker in writing that you want to be considered. Oregon says grandparents have a right to court notice, and Oregon’s relative search rule says ODHS must try to contact an identified relative no later than 15 business days after getting that person’s name and contact information.
• What to gather or know first: Your ID, home address, all contact information, the child’s case number if you have it, and a written list of questions about payment, certification, training, mileage, respite, and medical coverage.

Guardianship assistance for older caregivers

• What it is: Oregon’s Guardianship Assistance Program can provide financial help, medical coverage, and some legal or one-time costs when a relative caregiver of a child in foster care becomes the legal guardian.
• Who can get it or use it: ODHS says the child must be in Department or participating Tribal care, placed with a relative, attached to that relative, and have lived in the potential guardian’s home for at least six consecutive months while the home was fully licensed, certified, or approved. The child must also meet foster-care funding rules or the state-funded alternative.
• How it helps: Oregon says assistance can cover financial costs tied to the child’s needs, legal and one-time guardianship costs, and medical coverage. The amount cannot be more than the child would receive in foster care.
• How to apply or use it: Work with the caseworker and complete the official application and non-recurring expense form. The assistance agreement must be negotiated and signed before the guardianship is established.
• What to gather or know first: Proof of the child’s special needs, the costs you are paying, placement history, and questions about how long the subsidy lasts. Oregon says the program ends at age 18, but some cases can continue to age 21.

School enrollment and medical consent issues

• What it is: Oregon has two practical forms for informal kinship families: a Delegation of Parental Powers when a parent will sign, and a Relative Caregiver Affidavit when you have tried hard to find the parents and cannot.
• Who can get it or use it: The delegation works with parent permission. The affidavit is for relatives by blood or marriage, age 18 or older, when the child lives with you full-time and you are responsible for care.
• How it helps: Oregon Law Help says the delegation usually lasts six months, while the affidavit lasts one year. Oregon’s school rights guidance says a district cannot block enrollment just because a child lacks a birth certificate or Social Security number.
• How to apply or use it: Give copies to the school, doctor, dentist, and other providers. If the child is in foster care, use the district’s foster care contacts and rules; enrollment should not be delayed.
• What to gather or know first: The child’s full name and birth date, proof the child lives with you, old school or shot records if you have them, and any court or ODHS papers. If you are doubled-up or homeless, ask for the district’s McKinney-Vento liaison.

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

• What it is: The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) is Oregon’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) system.
• Who can get it or use it: Oregon says eligible children and teens can get OHP regardless of immigration status. Oregon’s current income chart for 2026 determinations shows children ages 1 to 18 can qualify up to 305% of the federal poverty level, which is about $3,614 a month for a household of 2 and $4,553 for a household of 3.
• How it helps: OHP covers checkups, shots, dental care, prescriptions, mental health care, and more. Oregon’s Healthier Oregon program also says people of all ages may qualify for full OHP regardless of immigration status if they meet other rules.
• How to apply or use it: Apply through Benefits.Oregon.gov or call 1-800-699-9075. Most members are enrolled in a county-based Coordinated Care Organization (CCO). If your county has more than one CCO, Oregon says you can switch within the first 90 days, then again after six months.
• What to gather or know first: Household income, address, the child’s information, and the names of any doctors you want to keep. Use Oregon’s OHP provider tool before picking a plan if you can.

Food help and child benefits for kinship families

• What it is: Oregon kinship families often combine SNAP, school meals, Summer EBT, and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
• Who can get it or use it: SNAP depends on household rules. Summer EBT helps eligible school-aged children. WIC supports eligible families with younger children through the child’s fifth birthday.
• How it helps: Oregon says Summer EBT pays $120 for each eligible child in 2026. The program begins in May 2026, the call center opens on May 18, 2026, automatic benefits start on May 26, 2026, and the application closes on September 1, 2026. Oregon’s school meal system also uses Oregon Expanded Income Guidelines for qualifying schools.
• How to apply or use it: Apply for SNAP through ODHS. For school meals, use the school district or the online Oregon meal application. For WIC, contact your local WIC office through the state WIC page.
• What to gather or know first: Household income, the child’s school or age, EBT information if you already have a card, and proof that the child lives with you.

Housing help for seniors raising grandchildren

• What it is: Oregon does not show a statewide kinship-only housing voucher. Most help comes through OHCS local housing resources, community action agencies, rent assistance programs when funded, and utility programs.
• Who can get it or use it: Low-income renters and homeowners may qualify. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Oregon Energy Assistance Program (OEAP) are both run locally; OEAP is for Pacific Power and Portland General Electric customers.
• How it helps: OHCS says local agencies can help with utility grants, shutoff prevention, some heating-system repair or replacement, weatherization, and local rent or eviction help. These policies vary slightly by county.
• How to apply or use it: Start with the OHCS housing resources page, your local community action agency, or 211. For energy help, call 1-800-453-5511, option 2. If you are homebound, OHCS says you can ask for phone, mail, or home-visit options.
• What to gather or know first: Lease or mortgage papers, utility bills, shutoff notices, proof of income, and any eviction or court notices. If you have a utility dispute, call the Oregon Public Utility Commission at 1-800-522-2404.

Child care help through Employment-Related Day Care

• What it is: Employment-Related Day Care (ERDC) helps pay for child care.
• Who can get it or use it: Oregon families who are working, in school, on medical leave, receiving TANF, or in certain child welfare programs, with a child under 13 or an older child who needs special supervision.
• How it helps: ERDC can help pay approved providers and registration fees. This matters for grandparents who still work part-time or full-time.
• How to apply or use it: Apply through Benefits.Oregon.gov, ONE, or call 1-800-699-9075. Oregon also tells families to text children to 898211 or call 211 for local help with the process.
• What to gather or know first: Your work or school schedule, the child’s age, income proof, and the name of the child care provider you want to use.

Legal custody vs kinship care vs informal caregiving

Informal caregiving: This is the fastest setup. It is often enough for a short emergency. But unless you have a court order, the parent can usually take the child back.

Delegation or affidavit: These are the practical Oregon tools for school and medical decisions. They help a lot, but they are still not the same as a court order.

Guardianship: This is a court order. The Oregon courts guardianship page says you file in the county where the child lives or is present, both parents must be served before the guardianship can be granted, and some courts have forms while others do not. If you become a guardian through the ODHS foster system, Oregon says you must file a written report every year within 30 days after each anniversary date.

ODHS kinship foster care: This is the path with the most state oversight, but it is also the path that can lead to foster care payments, state-funded health coverage for the child, and later guardianship assistance.

Legal custody: This can also be possible in a family law case, but the right court depends on whether there is already a divorce, parentage, or juvenile case. Use the Oregon Judicial Self-Help Center or Oregon Law Help before filing.

What documents grandparents need

• Photo identification
• Proof of Oregon address
• The child’s full name and date of birth
• Any Social Security numbers you have
• Any court orders, ODHS letters, or placement papers
• A signed delegation or relative caregiver affidavit, if you have one
• School records, shot records, and insurance cards
• Income proof, benefit letters, bank statements, or pension information
• Rent, mortgage, and utility bills
• Parents’ contact information, if known

Support groups and respite help for older caregivers

Start with statewide supports, then ask about local ones. Oregon has real help here, but it is split across aging services, child welfare, and nonprofits.

• Oregon Kinship Navigator: The fastest statewide starting point for support groups, regional services, and kinship problem-solving. Call 833-201-5557.
• Family Caregiver Support Program: Oregon’s Family Caregiver Support Program works through the ADRC and local Area Agencies on Aging.
• AGE+ Ties That Bind: AGE+ runs a virtual support effort for grandparents raising grandchildren across Oregon.
• ORPARC and KEEP: The Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC) lists statewide support groups, including kinship and grandparent options. Its KEEP groups can help some kinship, guardianship, and post-permanency families.
• County examples: Some areas have stronger local programs than others. For example, Clackamas County’s Relatives as Parents Program helps older relative caregivers with benefits, housing, health, and other support.

Respite reality: Oregon does not show one simple statewide respite benefit for all informal grandparent caregivers. Respite is usually easier to find if you are in foster care, post-guardianship support, or a local aging or nonprofit program. Ask your caseworker, ADRC, or Kinship Navigator what exists in your county.

How grandparents can apply for benefits in this state

1. Pick the legal path first. Decide if this is informal care, an ODHS foster case, or a likely long-term guardianship case.
2. File the ODHS application the same day. Use Benefits.Oregon.gov, ONE, or 1-800-699-9075.
3. Get school and medical authority in writing. Use the Oregon Law Help forms if you do not yet have a court order.
4. Tell the school and doctor. Bring the child’s information and ask what else they need.
5. Ask for Oregon-specific extras. Ask about ERDC, Summer EBT, school meals, WIC, utility help, and Family Support and Connections.
6. Call local support. Use Oregon Kinship Navigator, ADRC, 211, and legal aid instead of trying to solve everything alone.

Application or proof checklist

• □ Photo ID
• □ Proof of Oregon address
• □ Child’s name, date of birth, and Social Security number if available
• □ Proof the child is living with you
• □ Income proof for everyone in the home who must be reported
• □ Court papers, ODHS letters, or signed care-authority forms
• □ School records and immunization records if available
• □ Health insurance information
• □ Lease, mortgage, and utility bills
• □ A notebook with names, dates, and case numbers

Reality checks

• TANF can be confusing. Oregon does not post a clean public child-only TANF chart. Ask the worker to explain your case type before the interview ends.
• Informal forms are not full custody. A delegation or affidavit can help with school and doctors, but it does not give you long-term control over the child.
• Foster pay is not automatic. If the child is not in ODHS or Tribal foster care, the foster care rate usually does not apply.
• County rules matter. Guardianship forms, community action funding, local school contacts, and OHP plans can all vary by county or ZIP code.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Waiting for perfect paperwork before applying for benefits
• Assuming school or medical staff can act without written authority
• Assuming informal kinship care pays the same as foster care
• Finalizing guardianship before a guardianship assistance agreement is signed
• Forgetting that a delegation usually lasts six months and a relative caregiver affidavit lasts one year
• Ignoring renewal notices, which ODHS says can start arriving 45 days before renewal is due

Best options by need

• Need cash now: TANF through ODHS
• Need the child insured: OHP
• Need school and doctor authority today: Delegation of Parental Powers or Relative Caregiver Affidavit
• Need long-term legal authority: Court guardianship with legal advice
• Need more than TANF because the child is in state care: Relative resource parent approval and foster care rates
• Need groceries: SNAP, school meals, Summer EBT, and WIC for younger children
• Need rent or utility help: OHCS, local community action agency, and 211
• Need support as an older caregiver: Oregon Kinship Navigator, ADRC, AGE+, and ORPARC

What to do if denied, delayed, or blocked

• Ask for the reason in writing. Whether it is ODHS, a school, or a court clerk, get the exact reason and date.
• For TANF, SNAP, OHP, or ERDC: Call 1-800-699-9075, check ONE, and ask what proof is missing.
• For school problems: Show the school the state enrollment rights sheet and ask for the district’s McKinney-Vento or foster care contact.
• For foster kinship problems: Ask the caseworker and the supervisor, in writing, whether you are being considered for placement, what is still missing, and whether payment is pending.
• For guardianship help: Call the Adoption and Guardianship Assistance Programs at 503-947-1134 before finalization if anything about assistance is unclear.
• For legal roadblocks: Use the Oregon Judicial Self-Help Center and Oregon Law Help. If a benefit or school notice mentions review, hearing, or dispute rights, ask how to use that process right away.

Plan B and backup options

• If the parents are cooperative, use a delegation now while you sort out benefits and long-term plans.
• If the parents cannot be found, use the Relative Caregiver Affidavit so school and medical needs do not sit still.
• If abuse or safety is part of the crisis, ask ODHS whether Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors fits your case.
• If the family is not in active child welfare, ask about Oregon’s Family Support and Connections Program.
• If your EBT benefits are stolen, check Oregon’s TANF replacement benefits page and ask ODHS about next steps right away.
• If you need local food, housing, or shelter leads fast, call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898211 through 211info.

Local resources in Oregon

• Oregon Kinship Navigator: Statewide kinship help, referrals, and support groups. 833-201-5557.
• ODHS benefits help: TANF, SNAP, OHP, ERDC. Benefits.Oregon.gov or 1-800-699-9075.
• ADRC: Help for older caregivers and local aging services. ADRC of Oregon or 1-855-673-2372.
• Oregon Health Plan client services: CCO questions and changes. Client services and CCO changes at 1-800-273-0557.
• OHCS energy help: Utility and weatherization support through local agencies. Energy assistance page or 1-800-453-5511, option 2.
• Legal help: Oregon Law Help and the Oregon Judicial Self-Help Center.
• Local older-adult caregiver example: Clackamas County’s Relatives as Parents Program.
• Peer support: AGE+ Ties That Bind and ORPARC support groups.

Diverse communities

Seniors with disabilities

If your own health limits what you can do, do not try to handle this alone. Start with the ADRC. For utility help, OHCS says homebound people can ask for phone, mail, or home-visit application options. For health care, use the OHP provider finder if the child has OHP.

Immigrant and refugee seniors

Oregon says people of all ages may qualify for full OHP regardless of immigration status, and Summer EBT does not ask for immigration status. But Oregon’s TANF page also says TANF can count in a public charge test for some immigrants, so get legal advice first if that is a concern.

Tribal-specific resources

If the child is a Tribal member or may be eligible for Tribal membership, say that early to the caseworker, lawyer, or court. Oregon’s guardianship page says Tribal court requirements may differ. In foster or guardianship cases, ask how the child’s Tribe should be notified and involved.

Rural seniors with limited access

Use Oregon’s phone-based routes first: ODHS at 1-800-699-9075, ADRC at 1-855-673-2372, 211, and Oregon Kinship Navigator. Virtual support can matter more in rural counties. OHCS also says local energy agencies can use alternative application methods, including phone, mail, and sometimes home visits.

Frequently asked questions

Does Oregon have a separate grandparent or kinship cash grant if the child is not in foster care?

Oregon’s public benefit pages do not show a separate statewide monthly cash grant just for informal grandparent caregivers as of April 7, 2026. Outside the foster care system, most grandparents piece together help through TANF, SNAP, OHP, school meal help, Summer EBT, and local housing or utility support. If the child is in ODHS custody and you become a relative resource parent, that is when foster care payments may apply.

Can I get child-only TANF in Oregon if I do not have legal custody yet?

Sometimes, yes. Oregon’s TANF page says a caregiver for a child age 18 or younger can apply. But Oregon does not publish a simple public child-only chart, so the case setup matters. Apply anyway, bring whatever proof you have that the child lives with you, and ask the worker to explain whether your case is being reviewed as child-only, regular TANF, or a non-needy caretaker relative case.

Can grandparents get foster care payments in Oregon?

Yes, but not just because the child is living with you. Oregon pays foster care rates when the child is in ODHS foster care and the grandparent or other relative is an approved or certified relative resource parent. Oregon’s current base rates are $958 a month for ages 0 to 5, $963 for ages 6 to 12, and $1,022 for ages 13 to 20, with possible add-ons.

What paper do I need to enroll my grandchild in school or take them to the doctor?

If a parent will cooperate, use Oregon’s Delegation of Parental Powers. If you cannot find the parents after real effort, use a Relative Caregiver Affidavit. Give copies to the school and medical providers. If the school pushes back, use Oregon’s school enrollment rights guidance.

Can my grandchild get OHP if the parents are not around or immigration status is complicated?

Yes, often. Oregon says eligible children and teens can get OHP regardless of immigration status. Oregon’s Healthier Oregon program also says people of all ages may qualify for full OHP regardless of immigration status if they meet the other rules. Use the same ODHS application you use for cash or food benefits.

How do I get Oregon guardianship assistance, and what is the biggest mistake to avoid?

Guardianship Assistance is mainly for relatives who are becoming guardians of a child from foster care, not for every private guardianship case. ODHS says you must meet placement, relationship, and certification rules, and the child must have lived with you for at least six consecutive months while you were fully licensed, certified, or approved. The biggest mistake is finalizing guardianship before the assistance agreement is signed.

I am over 55 and cannot do online forms. Where should I start in Oregon?

Start by phone. Call ODHS at 1-800-699-9075 for benefits, the ADRC at 1-855-673-2372 for aging and caregiver help, and Oregon Kinship Navigator at 833-201-5557 for kinship-specific guidance. If you need rent, utility, or local food help, call 211 or use the OHCS housing resources page.

Resumen en español

En Oregon, no aparece un programa estatal separado que dé dinero solo a abuelos que cuidan a sus nietos fuera del sistema de foster care. La mayoría de las familias empiezan con una solicitud a Benefits.Oregon.gov para pedir TANF, SNAP y el Oregon Health Plan. Si usted no tiene custodia legal todavía, puede usar una Delegation of Parental Powers o un Relative Caregiver Affidavit para la escuela y el médico, según su situación.

Si el niño ya está en foster care con ODHS, pregunte de inmediato si usted puede ser un relative resource parent porque eso puede abrir pagos de foster care y ayuda médica. Para apoyo local y en español, llame a Oregon Kinship Navigator al 833-201-5557. Si usted tiene 55 años o más, también puede pedir ayuda al ADRC. Para ayuda con comida de verano, revise Summer EBT, y para ayuda con luz o calefacción, use la página de energy assistance de Oregon.

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