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Obj Objec ecti tives ves Afte ter r th this session, on, you you wi will ll be ab able e to:  Explain the Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP), including eligibility and benefits.  Describe Permanent Guardianship and apply FSFN process.  Explain GAP and GAA Termination and how it is processed in FSFN

Gu Guar ardi dian ansh ship ip Assi ssista stance nce Pro rogr gram am (G (GAP) P) Ov Over ervie view w A Title IV-E benefits program that is available to guardians who commit to caring for a child long term Offers financial assistance and other services, such as Medicaid, to the children and their relatives Strengthens permanency for children discharged to permanent guardianship

GA GAP P Be Benef nefit its s Month thly ly Paymen ment Minim imum um $333 33 Avail ailab able e when Tuitio ion n and Living ing Out-of of- Fee state $ Exem emption ption GAP AP Non-rec Non ecur urring ing Medicaid icaid until il Assistance istance 18 18 One e time, e, up to $2, 2,000 000

GA GAP Eli ligi gibi bili lity ty Ov Over ervi view ew Case plan Court discharges Child is eligible for Guardian enters into Child is placed includes required the child with the foster care board a Guardianship with a relative or language. guardian as a payments with Assistance fictive kin. permanent relative/fictive kin for at Agreement for the guardianship . least 6 consecutive child. months .

Fi Fict ctiv ive e Kin in Non-Relatives Fictive Kin Relatives A person who is related by the whole An individual who is unrelated to the An individual who is unrelated to the child or half-blood, by affinity, or by child by either birth or marriage but either by birth or marriage but has an adoption. has such a close emotional existing relationship with the child or the • Grandparent relationship with the child that he or family. This may include: • Great-grandparent she may be considered part of the • Teachers • Sibling family. • Neighbors • First cousin • Godparents • Coaches • Aunt, uncle • Close family friends • People outside of 5 degrees • Great-aunt, great-uncle • Niece or nephew

Do Docu cumen menti ting ng Fi Fict ctive ive Ki Kin n in in FSF FSFN Unified Home Study - Relationship to Caregiver

Do Docu cumen menti ting ng Fi Fict ctive ive Ki Kin n in in FSF FSFN Out-of-Home Placement - Relationship of Child to Relative Caregiver

Do Docu cumen menti ting ng Fi Fict ctive ive Ki Kin n in in FSF FSFN Maintain Case- Relationship Tab

GA GAP Eli ligi gibi bili lity ty Sta tage ges s Ov Over ervi view ew GAP Eligibility GAP Presumptive Discharge to Permanent GAP Application GAP Initiation Eligibility Guardianship Process Benefits GAP Applicat lication ion Child ild Pla laceme ement nt wit ith a Rela lative ive or Fic ictive ive Kin in Perman anen ent Guar ardia diansh nship ip Perman anen ent Paym ymen ent Goal al Negoti otiat ation Guar ardia diansh nship ip Min inimum um 6 Mont nths hs of Fost ster er Care e Paymen ent Elig ligib ibili ility Guar ardia diansh nship ip Assist istan ance ce Agree eemen ent

GA GAP Eli ligi gibi bili lity ty Sta tage ges s Ov Over ervi view ew GAP Eligibility GAP Presumptive Discharge to Permanent GAP Application GAP Initiation Eligibility Guardianship Process Benefits GAP Applicat lication ion Child ild Pla laceme ement nt wit ith a Rela lative ive or Fic ictive ive Kin in Perman anen ent Guar ardia diansh nship ip Perman anen ent Paym ymen ent Goal al Negoti otiat ation Guar ardia diansh nship ip Min inimum um 6 Mont nths hs of Fost ster er Care e Paymen ent Elig ligib ibili ility Guar ardia diansh nship ip Assist istan ance ce Agree eemen ent

GA GAP P El Elig igib ibil ility ity In Init itia iati tion on Court accepts the primary or concurrent goal of permanent guardianship. Within 30 days of a goal change to permanent guardianship or addition of a concurrent goal of permanent guardianship, a presumptive eligibility must be completed on the child in licensed care with a relative or fictive kin. Child Welfare Professional initiates the GAP eligibility process in FSFN.

GA GAP Eli ligi gibi bili lity ty Sta tage ges s Ov Over ervi view ew GAP Presumptive GAP Eligibility Discharge to Permanent GAP Application GAP Eligibility Initiation Guardianship Process Benefits GAP Applicat lication ion Child ild Pla laceme ement nt wit ith a Rela lative ive or Fic ictive ive Kin in Perman anen ent Guar ardia diansh nship ip Perman anen ent Paym ymen ent Goal al Negoti otiat ation Guar ardia diansh nship ip Min inimum um 6 Mont nths hs of Fost ster er Care e Paymen ent Elig ligib ibili ility Guar ardia diansh nship ip Assist istan ance ce Agree eemen ent

Pr Pres esumpt umptive ive GA GAP P El Elig igib ibil ility ity Child is placed with a relative caregiver or fictive kin . Child is eligible for Contact foster care board Revenue Initiate Maximization payments with the the GAA staff within 15 in FSFN calendar days relative/fictive kin for at to review IV-E least 6 consecutive eligibility months.

Re Requ quir ired ed Ca Case se Pla lan Lang n Langua uage ge The case manager must document the following in the case plan (Ch. 39.6225 F.S.): Program Eligibility The manner in which the child meets program eligibility requirements . Appropriate Placement Appropriate Permanency The reasons why a permanent placement with the prospective guardian is in the best interest of the The manner in which the department child . determined that reunification or adoption is not appropriate . Siblings Adoption Discussion with Guardian The reasons why the child is separated from his or her siblings during placement, if applicable. Efforts to discuss adoption with the child’s permanent guardian. Effort to Consult Child GAP Discussion with Parents The efforts to discuss guardianship assistance with the The efforts to consult the child, if the child is 14 years of child’s parent or the reasons why efforts were not made . age or older, regarding the permanent guardianship arrangement.

Displays the Placement Provider for the Child as of the Effective/Enrolled Date Answer to Answer to Question 1 is Question 2 is derived from the derived from the relationship on the Effective/Enrolled current Out of Date and the Home Placement License of the Provider Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP) Eligibility Information

If Yes, a hyperlink labeled Case Plan is displayed and the user is required to link the Legal Document (Court Involved Case Plan) Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP) Eligibility Information

Document the required language for GAP Eligibility in the Permanent Guardianship Case Plan FSFN – Required Statutory Language

Si Sibl blin ings gs When Siblings are Simultaneously Discharged to Court discharges Case plan Guardian enters into Permanent Child is eligible for foster Child is placed the child with the includes a Guardianship care board payments with with a relative or Guardianship guardian as a required Assistance relative/fictive kin for at least fictive kin. permanent language. Agreement for the 6 consecutive months. guardianship . child. When Second Sibling is Discharged to Permanent Guardianship after the child started receiving GAP Court discharges Case plan Guardian enters into Child is eligible for foster Child is placed the child with the includes a Guardianship care board payments with benefits with a relative or guardian as a required Assistance relative/fictive kin for at least fictive kin. permanent language. Agreement for the 6 consecutive months. guardianship . child.

Adding the Sibling Lists children with an open GAP Select check box service with the Provider Select the sibling Questions 2 and 3 are N/A Documenting Siblings under Guardianship Assistance Program Page

GA GAP Eli ligi gibi bili lity ty Sta tage ges s Ov Over ervi view ew GAP Presumptive Discharge to Permanent GAP Application GAP GAP Eligibility Eligibility Guardianship Process Benefits Initiation GAP Applicat lication ion Child ild Pla laceme ement nt wit ith a Rela lative ive or Fic ictive ive Kin in Perman anen ent Guar ardia diansh nship ip Perman anen ent Paym ymen ent Goal al Guar ardia diansh nship ip Negoti otiat ation Min inimum um 6 Mont nths hs of Fost ster er Care e Paymen ent Elig ligib ibili ility Guar ardia diansh nship ip Assist istan ance ce Agree eemen ent

GA GAP Eli ligi gibi bili lity ty Sta tage ges s Ov Over ervi view ew GAP Presumptive Discharge to Permanent GAP Application GAP GAP Eligibility Eligibility Guardianship Process Benefits Initiation GAP Applicat lication ion Child ild Pla laceme ement nt wit ith a Rela lative ive or Fic ictive ive Kin in Perman anen ent Guar ardia diansh nship ip Perman anen ent Paym ymen ent Goal al Guar ardia diansh nship ip Negoti otiat ation Min inimum um 6 Mont nths hs of Fost ster er Care e Paymen ent Elig ligib ibili ility Guar ardia diansh nship ip Assist istan ance ce Agree eemen ent