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At FosterClub, we receive a lot of questions from young people about foster care. We've compiled some of them here. Browse our subject headings below, or use our search engine (above, and to the right) to find the answers you're looking for.
There are several great questions that have been posted on this page. Feel free to ask them in the comment section below. However, if you're looking for an opinion, please consider posting the question on our message board. You'll probably get more responses there.
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copyright 2007; photo by Jelani Memory
copyright 2007; photo by Jelani Memory
This entire section of the website is also available as a book. It's called Foster Care 411
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Any fosterlings in Miami-Dade county should take this organization into consideration- Youth Shine has monthly meetings every 2nd Wednesday of the month, free $25 gas card to all drivers, food & beverages and the best advocacy & empowerment discussions around. We've upped the R.T.I (Road to Independence) stipend from poverty level ($892), to $1256. Call for more information @ (305)671-1345. TRIUMPH is 90% try & 10% umph. P.S. Invite friends and spread the word.
Florida Chapter: *Youth Shine* (Miami,FL)
I have 2 great foster kids and there mom resently had another child. I'm told if I don't take the 3 child my 2 foster kids will have to another foster family. Is that correct?? If so what if she has a 4 child? Will they keep making me take children????
Foster parents receive a monthly rate for the care of foster children. The regular foster care rate is provided to children who do not require unusual care and supervision. The foster parents would provide basic physical care, well-balanced meals, maintenance of home, clothing, supervision of child's health and dental care and offer the attention and affection appropriate to the child's age.
Some children may require unusual care and supervision in a foster home. These children may exhibit extraordinary physical, emotional or behavioral issues. These might include physical handicaps, emotional disturbances, severe learning disabilities, etc. Foster parents that receive intermediate rates are required to participate in various treatment plans, trainings, provide prescribed physical care, and other tasks as deemed appropriate.
Foster Care payments changed to Per Diem effective October 1, 2009
Letter regarding Foster Care payments changed to Per Diem effective October 1, 2009
Per Diem Clarification Letter October 30, 2009
MD CHESSIE Payments Calendar (2010)
Family Foster Care Rates
Per Diem Monthly
Regular Foster Care Rate:
Regular Care Infant Through Age 11 $27.45 $835
Regular Care Age 12 and Older $27.94 $850
Emergency Foster Home Shelter Care:
Per Diem Retainer Fee $30.00
Intermediate Foster Home Care:
Infant Through Age 11 $31.23 $950
Age 12 and Older $31.72 $965
How much do foster families get paid monthly? I'm doing a report over this subject and can't find any decent information.
have you got on ILP person or caseworker? They're probably the best resource as to your rights. Not sure if you're still in care or not. Every state is different, but FosterClub as created a very general bill of rights http://www.fosterclub.com/article/your-rights-foster-care
I am 18yrs old now and on my way to college, I have been adopted by my Aunt and I am not happy living with her thats why I am going away to college. Now that I am 18 can I live on my own and receive my own money because she dosen't take care of me my bio mother does, every holiday and summmers I spend them with my family and she gives me no money support they do, I manage my money I work for very well so I no I can manage the money they send for me very well, please let me no my rights.
Massachusetts is a little complicated. You lose different rights at 18, 22, and 23 depending on your situation and if the right paperwork is files. I suggest you check with your caseworker, or find more information from the Massachusetts independent living page located on FosterClub's Massachusetts state by state page.
How long can you stay in care if you are in Massachusettes
Whether bio family witha criminal record can take care of you depends on a variety of factors, and is probably a decision that will need to be made by the courts.
What state are you from? How long you can stay in care depends on your state
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