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However, an additional amount added to the basic foster care rate, called Specialized Care Increments are paid for children with identified needs requiring atypical care and expense. If yes, you should immediately call the child\u2019s social worker and the child\u2019s attorney to discuss the child\u2019s special needs and request information on how to apply for a Specialized Care Increment. Determine if your foster child\u2019s circumstances have changed due to medical, behavioral, or mental health issues requiring additional daily care needs, or you have other new information about the child\u2019s needs. What can I do if I feel that the foster care rate set for my foster child should be adjusted?<\/p>\n
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Respite is especially helpful when foster children have behaviors such as seen in many therapeutic foster homes. Respite is a request by the foster child’s current foster family to have a break. If age appropriate, include the foster child in any discussions regarding the child\u2019s need for additional services. If age appropriate, include the foster child in any discussions regarding the child\u2019s need for counseling.<\/p>\n
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Many factors such as the needs of the child, the child\u2019s school of origin, and siblings are considered when deciding on placement of a child. However, placement decisions are made at the discretion of the county placing agency. Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) – Parent(s) loses all legal right to the child by court order and the child is legally free to be adopted. It outlines expectations for change needed in order for the child to be returned home safely as well as the services CPS will provide to help the parent make those changes. Permanent Managing Conservatorship (PMC) – This means permanent legal responsibility for the child.<\/p>\n