N.J. Admin. Code § 10:90-19.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10:90-19.1 - Purpose and scope

(a) Based on P.L. 2001, c. 250, the Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP) is being established. The KCSP involves providing monthly cash subsidies for children residing with low income individuals, known as kinship legal guardians, who take responsibility for raising a child whose parents are unable or unwilling to do so. The KCSP is designed to provide cash assistance for the needs of children residing with kinship legal guardians, in accordance with the provisions set forth in this subchapter.

(b) The KCSP shall provide subsidies for eligible children up to the financial cap allotted to the program. The KCSP slots shall be allocated by county to serve eligible children on a first come, first served basis.

(c) P.L. 2001, c. 250 creates a new type of court awarded kinship legal guardianship, which addresses the needs of children and caregivers in long-term kinship relationships. Participation in the KCSP is subject to the caregiver's establishment of a court ordered kinship legal guardianship arrangement.

(d) A child is determined eligible for the KCSP if the child's caregiver has been granted kinship legal guardianship and has an annual family income of less than or equal to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Children whose caregivers meet the specific KCSP eligibility criteria will be eligible for up to a $ 250.00 per month/per child subsidy.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:90-19.1