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Relative Caregiver Program

Verified · October 23, 2026

This program provides monthly cash assistance to relatives who meet eligibility rules and have custody of a child under age 18 who has been court ordered dependent by a Florida court and placed in their home by a DCF Child Welfare/Community Based Care contracted provider. Only the child’s income and assets are counted when determining eligibility and payment amounts.

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Organization
Florida Department of Children and Families
Who qualifies
Relatives within the specified degree of relationship to the parent or stepparent of the child, with custody as described above. Only the child must pass all eligibility rules: U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen, Florida resident, with a Social Security number or proof of application. Children under age 5 must be current with immunizations and children age 6 to 18 must attend school.
Income limits
Child's countable assets must be equal to or less than $2,000. Child's net countable income cannot exceed the payment standard for the child's age. Monthly payments for children with no countable income are: age 0 through 5 - $242 per child; age 6 through 12 - $249 per child; age 13 through 17 - $298 per child.
Cost
Free
Last verified
October 23, 2026

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