Kin-GAP Program

About Kin-GAP

Kin-GAP is a child-only cash aid program for children who were dependents of the court and who reside in the home of a relative appointed guardian by Juvenile Court.  Kin-GAP offers relative caregivers the option to provide a permanent home for related dependent children.

The monthly payment is the same amount the child received while in Foster Care.  Kin-GAP is a separate program from Foster Care and from CalWORKs.

Eligibility

There are some eligibility requirements for Kin-GAP.  Please call the Department of Social Services to obtain details and make arrangements to apply.  Click here to find the office nearest you.

Other Important Information

• Kin-GAP application and renewal forms can be mailed in
• No face-to-face interview is required
• Monthly reports are not required though changes must be reported
• The Kin-GAP grant amount may increase as the child gets older
• Kin-GAP children are eligible to Medi-Cal with no share-of-cost