メリーランド親族ケア 101: それが何であり、どのように役立つか
Caring for a relative's child or family by choice (non-relative) makes a difference! Even if it's an informal arrangement, this 24/7 care is kinship care when family or a non-relative steps in to help during a parental hardship.
This guide to kinship care helps Marylanders understand kinship care and the benefits available. Many families are making a difference in this way and do not realize benefits are available to help them as a kinship family!
親族介護とは？
In Maryland, kinship care is when a relative or family by choice (non-relative) cares for a non-biological child 24/7 in their home.
This temporary out-of-home care is called kinship care.
It keeps the children in a familiar family environment and connected to their community and culture.
Maryland's Kin-First Approach
Maryland's "Kin-First" approach focuses on placing children with relatives or close family friends when a parent can't care for their child due to a serious hardship.
Under the "kin-first" culture, when a child enters foster care, the Department of Social Services will try to find a kinship caregiver. This choice is preferred because it builds on existing relationships and family bonds. That familiarity with the people and environment provides a smooth transition for the child to continue developing and thriving.
親族ケアの種類
公式および非公式の親族介護者がいます。
Formal
親族ケア (正式) では、地元の社会サービス局が、気が付いた子供を親族の介護者に預けます。親族が親権を維持し、24 時間 365 日ケアを提供します。
Informal
With Informal Kinship Care, a relative or non-relative adult provides care and custody for a child due to serious family hardship. Legal custody is not required, and the child is not in the care, custody, or guardianship of the local Department of Social Services.
If a mother, father, or legal guardian experiences a serious hardship, they can place their child in informal kinship care. It’s a living arrangement for a child not in the care, custody, or guardianship of the local Department of Social Services.
What's a serious hardship?
The qualifying circumstances include these serious hardships:
- 放棄
- 親の監禁
- 両親の死
- 重い病気
- 親の放棄
- 物質使用
- 現役兵役
Who Can Provide Kinship Care?
Kinship care is a full-time living arrangement with a relative or an individual with a long-standing relationship with the child or family. The kinship caregiver nurtures, supports, and protects the child until a permanent solution is found.
Relatives
In Maryland, a kinship parent can be an individual related by blood or marriage. That may be:
- grandparent
- aunt/uncle
- cousin
- sibling
- another relative
Family by choice (non-relative)
Additionally, the kinship parent may have a long-standing relationship with the child or family. This is called family by choice (non-relative). That may be a:
- close family friend
- godparent
- neighbor
- teacher
- church member
- biological parents of a child’s sibling
How does kinship help the child?
Kinship can be a positive experience because it keeps the child connected to their family and culture.
These living arrangements support the child’s well-being in the following ways:
- Provide stability.
- Provide a safe environment.
- Give the child time to heal.
- Reduce stress and minimize trauma.
- Make it easier to adjust/transition.
- Less disruptive to daily life – academic, social, and emotional.
- Help the child thrive – developmentally, socially, emotionall,y and behaviorally.
- Preserve cultural identity.
- Encourage sibling ties.
- Maintain and strengthen family connections.
- Reduce feelings of loss and separation.
- Help the child feel like they belong, as it’s a familiar environment and people.
- Boost the resilience of the child and parent.
While there are many positives, these relationships can challenge family dynamics. Get connected to resources and support that can help in these situations.
How do you know if kinship is right for you?
There are numerous benefits to kinship care.
の 児童局、子供と家族のための管理局は、次のような質問を自問して、あなた、あなたの家族、および子供にとって最良の決定であることを確認することをお勧めします。
- 自分の子供ではない子供の世話をすることはできますか?
- あなたはこれらの子供たちの世話をしますか？
- それはあなたの家族にどのように影響しますか？
- このケアはあなたの精神的または感情的な健康に悪影響を及ぼしますか?
- 子供の恒久的な家探しを手伝ってくれませんか？それはあなたの家、両親との再会、または別の選択肢かもしれません。
- 子供の社会的、発達的、学問的、医療的ニーズをサポートできますか?
- 子供の社会的および身体的発達を促進できますか?
- このケアを確実にするために、どのようなサポートが必要ですか?
Are You Using These Benefits?
親族の養育者は、自分が養育している子供たちが給付を受ける資格があることに気付いていないことがよくあります。
の Annie E. Casey Foundation points out that 88% of kinship caregivers do not use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), even though nearly all are eligible.
In Maryland, there are several ways to apply for benefit programs:
- Online: Maryland Benefits (formerly MyMDTHINK)
- Visiting: Local Department of Social Services
- Calling: 1-833-373-5867
If you are unsure whether you qualify, there is a quick 5-minute survey on Maryland Benefits to find available benefits for your family.
Maryland Benefits available
Applicants may be eligible for these benefits:
- Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Maryland’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program Child Only Grant
- Child support
- Food stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (スナップ)
- Child Care Scholarship Program (CCS)
- Medicaid-Medical Assistance (MA) は、年齢、失明、障害、医療上の必要性、または老人ホームでの生活に基づいて支援を必要とする個人に健康保険を提供する州のプログラムです。
- ユーティリティアシスタンス
All applications are done through Maryland Benefits. There are additional benefits available, but the applications are made through other government systems.
メリーランド・ヘルス・コネクション
- Health benefits are provided for higher-income uninsured children up to age 19 through the メリーランド州子供の健康プログラム (MCHP).
社会保障庁
- In the case of a deceased or disabled parent for a child in your care, you may be eligible for survivor benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). 社会保障庁に申請する.
211 can also help informal kinship caregivers find community resources, such as mental health support, food pantries, housing assistance, and more.
How To Get Kinship Help
Search the 211 Community Resource Database for kinship resources and other essential needs like food and housing.
Enter a ZIP code and find resources nearby.
Kinship Affidavits
Affidavits may be required for school enrollment or for medical care for the child.
ヘルスケア宣誓供述書
医療宣誓供述書への同意により、親族の介護者は、自分の世話をしている子供の医療を受けることができます。子供は DSS の管理下にある場合とそうでない場合があります。
親族ケアにおける子供の教育
If a school-aged child is in kinship care, they can attend public school where they live. With informal kinship care (not involving social services), the relative caregiver must complete an affidavit testifying to the serious hardship of the biological parent.
The Children in Informal Kinship Care Affidavit for education enables the informal relative caregiver to enroll the child in school and serve as their advocate and point of contact.
Kinship Support: MDKinCares
の メリーランド州福祉局 そして 211 Maryland には、両親が子供を育てることができない、または育てたくない子供の世話をしている祖父母や親戚とつながる新しい方法があります。
MDKinCare は以下を提供します。
- 情報やコミュニティ リソースへのクイック アクセス。
- 励ましの応援メッセージ。
MDKinCares に 898211 にテキスト メッセージを送信します
On mobile, you can click the button.
*211 メリーランド州は、地域固有のリソース情報や災害警報を提供するテキストメッセージアラートプログラムを提供しています。メッセージとデータの料金が適用される場合があり、メッセージの頻度は異なる場合があります。ヘルプが必要な場合は、HELP とテキスト送信してください。オプトアウトするには、同じ番号に STOP とテキスト送信してください。SMS の利用規約の全文は、 https://211md.org/sms/ も適用されます。
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支援プログラムを検討する
特典プログラムとサポートへの接続方法について学習します。
ユーティリティ
電気、ガス、水道料金補助プログラム。
移民
新移民アメリカ人と難民のための移民支援
支援プログラムを検討する
特典プログラムとサポートへの接続方法について学習します。
ユーティリティ
電気、ガス、水道料金補助プログラム
移民
新移民アメリカ人と難民のための移民支援
