Itọju ibatan ti Maryland 101: Kini O Ṣe Ati Bii O Ṣe Iranlọwọ
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!
Kini itọju ibatan?
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.
Awọn oriṣi Itọju ibatan
Awọn alabojuto ibatan ati ti iṣe ibatan wa.
Formal
Pẹlu Itọju Ibaṣepọ (ti o ṣe deede), Ẹka ti Awọn Iṣẹ Awujọ ti agbegbe gbe ọmọde ti o wa si akiyesi wọn pẹlu alabojuto ibatan kan. Awọn ibatan n ṣetọju itimole ati pese itọju 24/7.
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:
- Ikọsilẹ
- Ewon obi
- Iku ti awọn obi
- Aisan to ṣe pataki
- Ifasilẹ awọn obi
- Lilo nkan elo
- Ti nṣiṣe lọwọ Ologun ojuse
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.
Awọn Children ká Bureau, Ọfiisi ti Isakoso fun Awọn ọmọde ati Awọn idile, daba pe o beere lọwọ ararẹ awọn ibeere bii iwọnyi lati rii daju pe o jẹ ipinnu ti o dara julọ fun iwọ, ẹbi rẹ ati ọmọ naa:
- Ṣe o le ṣe abojuto awọn ọmọde ti kii ṣe tirẹ?
- Ṣe o ṣetan lati tọju awọn ọmọde wọnyi?
- Bawo ni yoo ṣe ni ipa lori idile rẹ?
- Njẹ itọju yii yoo ni odi ni ipa lori ọpọlọ tabi ilera ẹdun rẹ?
- Ṣe iwọ yoo ṣe iranlọwọ ni wiwa ile ayeraye fun ọmọ naa? Iyẹn le jẹ ile rẹ, isọdọkan pẹlu awọn obi tabi aṣayan miiran.
- Ṣe o le ṣe atilẹyin fun awujọ ọmọde, idagbasoke, ẹkọ ati awọn iwulo iṣoogun?
- Njẹ o le ṣe ilọsiwaju idagbasoke ọmọ naa ni awujọ ati ti ara bi?
- Atilẹyin wo ni iwọ yoo nilo lati rii daju itọju yii?
Are You Using These Benefits?
Awọn alabojuto ibatan nigbagbogbo ko mọ pe awọn ọmọde labẹ itọju wọn yẹ fun awọn anfani.
Awọn 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 (SNAP)
- Child Care Scholarship Program (CCS)
- Medikedi-Medical Assistance (MA) jẹ eto ipinlẹ ti o pese agbegbe ilera fun awọn ẹni-kọọkan ti o nilo iranlọwọ ti o da lori ọjọ ori, afọju, ailera, iwulo iṣoogun, tabi gbigbe ni ile itọju.
- Iranlọwọ IwUlO
All applications are done through Maryland Benefits. There are additional benefits available, but the applications are made through other government systems.
Maryland Health Asopọ
- Health benefits are provided for higher-income uninsured children up to age 19 through the Maryland Children ká Health Program (MCHP).
Social Security Administration
- 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). Waye pẹlu Social Security Administration.
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.
Awọn ijẹrisi Itọju Ilera
Iyọọda fun ijẹrisi itọju ilera gba alabojuto ibatan laaye lati gba itọju ilera fun ọmọ ti o wa ni itọju wọn. Ọmọde le tabi ko le wa ni ihamọ DSS.
Ẹkọ Ọmọ Ni Itọju ibatan
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
Awọn Maryland Department of Human Iṣẹ ati 211 Maryland ni ọna tuntun lati sopọ pẹlu awọn obi obi ati awọn ibatan ti n tọju ọmọ ti awọn obi wọn ko lagbara tabi fẹ lati tọ wọn dagba.
MDKinCare pese:
- Wiwọle yarayara si alaye ati awọn orisun agbegbe.
- Awọn ifiranṣẹ iwuri ti atilẹyin.
Kọ MDKinCares si 898211
On mobile, you can click the button.
*211 Maryland nfunni ni awọn eto itaniji ifọrọranṣẹ eyiti o pese alaye orisun kan pato agbegbe tabi pese awọn itaniji ajalu. Msg. & awọn oṣuwọn data le waye ati ifiranṣẹ. loorekoore. le yatọ. Fun Iranlọwọ, ọrọ IRANLỌWỌ. Lati jade, fi ọrọ STOP ranṣẹ si nọmba kanna. Awọn ofin SMS ni kikun ni https://211md.org/sms/ yoo tun waye.
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Lilọ kiri ibatan: Bii Lati Wa Atilẹyin ati Bibori Awọn italaya
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