M E M O R A N D U M

IM-96  07/29/03  TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE/CASE MANAGEMENT
MANUAL REVISION # 27:  0240.000.00
GRANDPARENTS AS FOSTER PARENTS (GAFP)


SUBJECT:
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE/CASE MANAGEMENT 
MANUAL REVISION # 27:  0240.000.00
GRANDPARENTS AS FOSTER PARENTS (GAFP)
DISCUSSION:
Funding for Grandparents as Foster Parents (GAFP) program is subject to available appropriations per state law.  The 2003 legislature appropriated funds to pay GAFP payments at 25% of the current foster care payment. 

As a result of this legislation, it will be imperative that staff discuss, as an alternative to the GAFP the Non-Parent Caretaker Relative (NPCR) program.  Due to this change, the grant amount as an NPCR would be larger than the GAFP payment.  However, by closing the GAFP case families will no longer have access to legal assistance, clothing allowances, respite care or any other supportive services provided under GAFP.  These options will need to be explained to each family who is interested in NPCR so they may make a decision on which program best meets their family's needs.

The manual has been updated to reflect the new changes in this program.
NECESSARY ACTION:
  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
  • Discuss NPCR program with interested GAFP recipients.
  • Destroy the current GAFP section of the manual and file the new manual pages.
DC/CSW
Distribution #6
IM-95
[ 2003 Memorandums ]
IM-97