[wantonemore]

Hi ya'll! It has been a while since I posted... life has been busy! I just sent home kiddos number 5 and 6! Wow, I remember not long ago when I thought I would never get the call for number 1! We are going to take a break for a week or so while we go on vaca... then right back to it!

My question is... our last placements were a 2.5 year old boy and his infant brother (had him since he was 4 day old... awww.... I miss them!). Anyhow ~ the reimbursment invoice makes no sense to me.

What is the difference between "Regular Receiving Care" and "Basic Foster Care" ? On the same invoice, one type is listed for one child, one for the other, although I had them both for the same period?

Does anyone know what the rates are for level 1 care? Specifically for age groups in WA state?

Does the amounts you receive for foster care count as income on your taxes?

Thanks in advance for any info!

[parenting-over-40]

Foster Care does not count as income on your taxes since the money is to care for the children (food, clothes, etc).

Sorry but I can't answer your other questions.

[shaslove]

What is the difference between "Regular Receiving Care" and "Basic Foster Care" ? On the same invoice, one type is listed for one child, one for the other, although I had them both for the same period?

I am an Oregon FP with an ICPC from WA. So I get paid from WA. I think I can answer this. I believe that recieving care is for infants and basic is for older children.

Does anyone know what the rates are for level 1 care? Specifically for age groups in WA state?

Sorry, I don't know. I could not find it online. We get paid Oregon rates.

Does the amounts you receive for foster care count as income on your taxes?

No. It is considered rehimbursement and is non taxable.

[aedems]

I'm not from WA either, but that was going to be my guess...one amount for infants and one for older children. And to reitterate, no it does not count toward your income, although always run things by your tax guy!

[momof9wantingmore]

I am a foster parent in the state of Washington. Regular receiving care if usually used for infants because their case has just started and they are in receiving care until the disposition and adjudication hearing where they are actually made foster children. Basic foster care rate is for when they are already wards of the court. At least that is my understanding. All of my newborn infants have been receiving care for the first month or so. The rate for receiving care is approx. $20.00 a day, and regular foster care for children (I think four and under)is approx. $423.00 per month. I hope this info helps. You do not claim foster care reimbursements on your taxes, it is not considered income.