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Permanency Care Assistance (PCA) program is sponsored by Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). The Permanency Care Assistance program offers financial support to kinship caregivers who aim to provide a permanent home for children who cannot be reunited with their parents. These caregivers are typically relatives like aunts, uncles, or grandparents.
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DFPS - Permanency Care Assistance (PCA) Permanency Care Assistance (PCA) Family-Based Safety Services Family Group Decision Making Parent Collaboration Groups Treatment Foster Family Care Qualified Residential Treatment Permanency Care Assistance Medical Assistance and Resources Preparation For Adult Living The Permanency Care Assistance program gives financial support to kinship caregivers who want to provide a permanent home to children who can't be reunited with their parents.
In most cases, kinship caregivers are relatives such as aunts, uncles, or grandparents. Monthly payments are $400 - $545 per month, depending upon the each child's needs. Apply to become foster parents.
Care for the child as foster parents for at least six months. Negotiate and sign a Permanency Care Agreement. Go to court to get legal custody of the child.
PCA benefits continue until children turn 18 or 21 if the child is 16 years old or older when adopted. The PCA process and monthly payments are the same as those in the adoption assistance program. Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about permanent custody: Adoption versus Permanent Managing Conservatorship The 81st Texas legislature approved the PCA program in 2009.
DFPS adopted the necessary rules on March 1, 2010 ( TAC 700. 1025--700. 1057 ) and the policy took effect on September 1, 2010 ( CPS Handbook 6680) .
Kinship caregivers began receiving PCA benefits on October 1, 2010.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Kinship caregivers who are approved to be foster parents, care for the child for at least six months, and obtain legal custody of the child. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $400 - $545 per month. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Permanency Care Assistance (PCA) program is funded by Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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