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Adoption |
Kin-GAP (Legal Guardianship by Relatives) |
Legal Guardianship by Non-Relatives* |
Extended Foster Care |
Permanency Aspects |
Child is legally part of the family with emotional and relational permanency. Child has financial rights as part of inheritance and benefits. Adoptive Parent has made commitment. |
Child is under the care of the Legal Guardian w/o court supervision. Legal Guardian has assumed responsibility to make most decisions over child’s life, including the planning for child’s future. |
Child is under the care of the Legal Guardian w/o court supervision. Legal Guardian has assumed responsibility to make most decisions over the child’s life, including planning for child’s future. |
Any youth with a permanent plan of adoption or Legal Guardian/KinGap on or after their 16th birthday will be eligible for extended benefits if they meet criterion.
Youth may opt for extended Foster Care until 21 years.
Non-minor dependent may opt for adult adoption on or after their 18th birthday*** |
Base Rate |
Adoption Assistance Program, negotiated based on a child’s needs, no higher than foster care rate. |
Kin-GAP matches the state foster care rates. |
Non-related legal guardian based on county of residence; San Francisco uses foster care rate. N/A outside of CA. |
Foster Care / Adoption Assistance Program or KinGap benefits continue depending on plan. |
Special Care Increments |
Based on what Special Care Increments child would have received if remained in foster care. Check with Eligibility Worker |
Matches Special Care Increments rate in last month of foster care, based on county of residence, rate locked in. |
Yes, based on county of residence. |
Yes, rate based on county of residence. |
Clothing Allowance |
No. |
Yes or no, availability and rate based on county residence and reg. |
Yes or no, availability and rate based on county of residence and reg. |
Yes or no, availability and rate based on county of residence and reg. |
Foster Care
Child Care **
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No, once adoption is finalized. Adoptive parent can request childcare through their county network. In San Francisco through Childcare Eligibility List. |
Yes, at this time. |
Yes, at this time. |
N/A |
Independent Living Skills Program |
Yes, if child was in foster care or Kin-Gap 16-18. |
Yes, if child was in foster care or Kin-GAP 16-18. |
Yes, if child was in foster care 16-18. |
Yes. |
THP+ Supportive Housing |
Generally no, youth needs to have emancipated from foster care and be 18-24. |
Generally no, youth needs to have emancipated from foster care and be 18-24. |
Generally no, youth needs to have emancipated from foster care and be 18-24. |
Yes for youth under extended foster care. |
Chafee Foster Care Independence Program |
Yes, if youth was in foster care age 16-18**** |
Yes, if youth was in foster care age 16-18. |
Yes, if youth was in foster care age 16-18. |
Yes. |
Additional Services |
Yes, including Adoption Assistance Program social worker, referral and resources, Wraparound support services, residential treatment. |
Kinship Services through contracted agency; Wraparound support services may be available post KinGap; mental health |
Depends on county of residence; Ongoing basic case management depending on county; Wraparound support services; mental health |
Ongoing case management. |