Reimbursement/Stipend
The money provided to foster families on a tax-free basis, is considered reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred for providing care for children in State custody. Therapeutic Foster Care is reimbursed at a higher rate than other foster care because of the risk for increased expenses and to compensate therapeutic foster parents for the higher level of care and increased expectations of working with children who require this type of care.
Reasonable expenses include:
- Clothing not covered by semi-annual clothing allowance
- Allowance money for school
- School supplies
- Personal hygiene products
- Food and shelter
- Transportation
