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In some states there is kinship care money available. In Texas it is $1000 up front and then $500 for each child each year. Of course, you have to really fight for that, most CW's won't tell you about it. If you don't get that you are not really helped with anything at all - except Medicaid.
You do have the option of getting licensed as foster parents and then you would receive the foster parent stipend. Also, if you work, you may get daycare paid for as a foster parent.
You HAVE to ask and push for anything and everything... they typically will not give it to you.
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