In Michigan, foster care reimbursement rates vary based on the child's age and needs. As of recent updates, the monthly payment can range from approximately $600 to over $1,000 per child, with additional funds available for special needs or medical expenses. Foster parents may also receive support for daycare and other necessary services. It's essential for prospective foster parents to check with local agencies for the most current rates and available resources.
Michigan
Most states pay foster parents far less than what middle-income families spend to raise their children. Average monthly pay for foster care in Ohio is 275 dollars a month for ages 2 to 16.
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Not in the state of Michigan. Only if you work in an adult foster care home.
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Depends on the situation and reason the child goes into foster care but usually the biological parents have to pay the state and the state pay the foster family.
yes, it the judge orders it.. foster care does not exempt you.
Yes. Who else could...obviously the parents are out of the picture.
This may vary from state to state, but in Florida all children are covered under Medicaid.
Private foster care companies in Kentucky typically pay foster parents between $25 to $30 per day per child, depending on the child's age and specific needs. Additionally, foster parents may receive reimbursement for expenses related to the child's care, such as clothing, food, and medical costs. Compensation can vary between agencies and may also be influenced by the child's special needs or circumstances.
If the child is in foster care you pay but not if the child is adopted. Then the child have new parents who are responsible for him/her.