This is to inform staff of changes to the Kin-GAP Program resulting from the recent passage of AB 2876.

Parent in Home

It is no longer required that a Kin-GAP case be discontinued if the child's parent(s) moves into the home of the Kin-GAP caregiver relative.

Cal Learn

Kin-GAP children are no longer eligible to receive Cal Learn benefits or services.

Independent Living Program

Kin-GAP children will be eligible to request and receive ILP services when (s)he turn 16 years of age, regardless of what age (s)he exited the foster care program.  They also may retain up to $10,000 in accumulated ILP property so long as they earn it pursuant to an approved ILP plan.

Alternate or Co-Guardians

An alternate kinship guardian or kinship co-guardian can be appointed pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) 366.3 and be eligible to receive Kin-GAP on behalf of a child.  The alternate kinship guardian or kinship co-guardian will not need to meet a new 12 month placement period requirement if (s)he has been assessed pursuant to WIC Section 361.3 and the kinship guardianship is approved by the court.

Forms and Notices of Actions (NOAs)

CDSS will be reviewing State Kin-GAP forms (e.g., SOC 369, Agency-Relative Guardianship Disclosure and NOAs) and making the necessary changes.  The Policy Section will be revising the DCFS 5555, Information about Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payment (Kin-GAP) and the policy.