Kinship Navigator - Assistance

Providing quality care to children and meeting their needs require a family's emotional, physical, and financial resources. Relative caregivers may, at times, find that they need assistance to meet the needs of the children in their care. In addition to the resources available within local communities by service organizations such as food banks, faith-based clothing closets, etc., relative caregivers may qualify for DCFS assistance through:

• SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
• FITAP - Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program
• KCSP - Kinship Care Subsidy Program

Please refer to the Family Support webpage for eligibility requirements and application procedures.

Related Links:

• GrandParents Link - DCFS Resources for Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren
• Additional Resources (Food, Housing, Utility, and more)