[forever14230]

Does the state of KY pay for daycare for foster children?

[Biblemom]

They do pay for a portion, but don't know the details. It was discussed in our classes but didn't pay much attention since it didn't apply to us. I watch 3 children of teachers so that I can stay home with our little ones. I will look through our foster parent handbook when i have more time if no one else responds before then.

[Biblemom]

Had more time than I thought! Couldn't find it in our handbook, so emailed my SW who happened to be online (have I mentioned we have the BEST social worker?!). Here is her response: "Yes. We pay up to a cap depending on child's age and level of daycare
(licensed, certified, or private)."

[forever14230]

Thank you!

[kdoll514]

The state does pay for a portion of childcare. The daycare center my FD attends charges $115 a week. THe state payes $90 of that and I am responsible for $25 a week. Now, if you just have a babysitter, and not a certified/licensed caregiver, the state pays $10 a day to them. If there is a parent in the home that does not work, but you still want to utilize daycare, the state will not pay anything at all. Hope this helps.

[forever14230]

Thanks kdoll! Daycare's around here are at least $140/week, so it's good to know that a portion would be paid.