Child was removed by CPS and placed by Family Court order | Kin Caregiver has temporary legal custody | The case worker and court provide may provide supervision | May be eligible as a household for Temporary Assistance | Not eligible for adoption subsidy or KinGap services | Parents have the right to visit but cannot regain custody without a court order | Kinship diversion is come times used by agencies to provide the family—instead of the courts—with more control over what happens to the child, and to help avoid placing the child in foster care.

Child was removed by CPS and placed by Family Court order | Child is in the “care and custody” of the Commissioners of Social Services or ACS | Kin caregiver must be certified as a foster parent | Foster parent training required | Caseworker provides supports and assistance | Parents have the right to visit but cannot regain custody without a court order | Eligible for foster care stipend and other benefits | Eligible for adoption subsidy or KinGap services

Must first rule out adoption and return to parent KinGap payments are available Must be in foster care withe the same caregiver for six months first must complete certain requirements must show a permanent commitment to support the child through ages 18-21 No child welfare or court involvement Parents Martina rights, can visit, and could petition the court to return the child sinless their rights are later terminated.

No legal authority Parents can take back the child at any time Preventative services only Can seek formal custody via Family Court May be eligible as a household for Temporary Assistance Can apply for the child-only or non-parent caregiver grant Not eligible for an adoption subsidy or KinGap services

Parents rights terminated or parents surrendered their rights or paretns deceased Must be approved through homestudy, background check and training Permanent legal arrangement made through Family or Surrogate's Court Adoptive parent has all legal rights and responsibility No on-going court or child welfare involvement May quality for adoption subsidy and other benefits may no longer qualify for Temporary Assistance