The child must be under the age of 18, continue to reside with the guardian sponsored by the Department, and return evaluation forms annually. The amount of the subsidy is based on the needs of the child and cannot be more than the child would have received in family-based foster care. Health insurance is provided through the MassHealth program for children residing in Massachusetts. There are no provisions for health insurance should the family move out of state. Guardians must apply for the subsidy prior to the legalization of the guardianship.
Application is made through the child s social worker.
The Department will not provide a subsidy for any guardianship that was not sponsored by the Department of Social Services. YES YES relative custody program. Missouri has subsidized guardianship for grandparents, aunts, uncles and adult siblings. Children who qualify for this program will receive the same resources as those offered through the adoption subsidy program. Payments to the guardian may include maintenance costs, medical and surgical expenses, and other costs incidental to the care of the child.