Foster Care Eligibility Fundamentals

This intensive training equips attendees with comprehensive knowledge and skills related to foster care eligibility programs and eligibility determinations. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the rules, regulations and processing requirements for various foster care programs, including Emergency Assistance Foster Care, Foster Care Medi-Cal, AFDC-Foster Care, Approved Relative Caregiver Program, Kin-Gap, and Extended Foster Care. This course includes a detailed review of eligibility requirements, required forms, application processing and ongoing case management. 

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the different roles and duties of a placement agency staff and a foster care eligibility staff regarding obtaining healthcare coverage for children in foster care and funding for caregivers.
  • Define the background and purpose of the foster care system.
  • Define the different funding sources for foster care eligibility.
  • Examine the responsibility of eligibility staff in the foster care eligibility determination process.
  • Identify regulatory requirements for Emergency Assistance Foster Care, Emergency Assistance-Emergency Caregiver, Foster Care Medi-Cal, AFDC-Foster Care, Approved Relative Caregiver Program, Kin-GAP and Extended Foster Care.
  • Understand the consequences of non-compliance with federal funding requirements.
  • Describe the ongoing processing requirements for each type of foster care case.
  • Work collaboratively to complete timely and accurate foster care eligibility determinations. 
CEUs
2.2
Section Number
243FIS420
Instruction Method
Online class

Section Notes

The format of this virtual training will be on Zoom. You will receive login information via email once your enrollment has been received.

 

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