If permanent care for other than return to parent(s) becomes necessary, you may be interested in guardianship or adoption. New York State has both a kinship guardianship assistance program and an adoption subsidy program that relatives and certain non-relatives may be eligible for when they first serve as the foster parent to a child. Both programs provide financial support and in most cases medical coverage for the child until the child reaches the age of 18, or in some cases 21. Please review the materials enclosed with this letter for more information about placement options and contact me if you have questions. Please contact me as soon as possible so I can assist you with reviewing all the options and providing you with any forms or applications you may need. I may be reached at . I also ask that you share with me names and contact information of other relatives you think may be interested in connecting with or being a resource for . Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, KinGAP Non-Relative Notification Letter
If permanent care for other than return to parent(s) becomes necessary, you may be interested in guardianship or adoption. New York State has both a kinship guardianship assistance program and an adoption subsidy program that relatives and certain non-relatives may be eligible for when they first serve as the foster parent to a child. Both programs provide financial support and in most cases medical coverage for the child until the child reaches the age of 18, or in some cases 21. Please review the materials enclosed with this letter for more information about placement options and contact me if you have questions. Please contact me as soon as possible so I can assist you with reviewing all the options and providing you with any forms or applications you may need. I may be reached at . I also ask that you share with me names and contact information of other relatives you think may be interested in connecting with or being a resource for . Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, KinGAP Non-Relative Notification Letter
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