I was just wondering if anyone knows if I am able to apply for social services ( foodstamps, medical etc) for my neice and nephew. They have been living with us for about a month. We do not have custody or anything of them. Thanks
2007-12-29 17:31:39 · 6 answers · asked by lem 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I work for the state and can answer your question: You may apply for assistance for your niece and nephew but you must also cooperate with child support enforcement for their absent parents (2). Also, you can be eligible for cash and medicaid assistance but food stamps requires your income to be included in the budget. Lastly, program requirements are different from state to state. You should contact your local department of children and families for assistance.
2008-01-01 05:51:11 · answer #1 · answered by denise 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without custody or some sort of guardianship papers, you don't even really have the means to sign for emergency health care for them. You should see someone in legal aid to see what legal steps would need to be made before you could get help. And then that will depend on your income, and the state will likely go after their mother and father for support money.
2007-12-30 01:43:44 · answer #2 · answered by Lola 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what state you are in, but in Texas you just have to be able to prove blood relation - custody is not necessary. If you're not receiveing any financial support for them, they should qualify for food stamps, medicaid, and a small check.
2007-12-30 01:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by Dominicks Granny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without legal guardianship, no. You do need to get legal guardianship though, because without it, you cannot even get these children medical care, or advocate for them at school. Talk to a lawyer specializing in family law. The paperwork for temporary legal guardianship is fairly straightforward and easy.
2007-12-30 02:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by missbeans 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
their gonna ask where the parents are and find out if its child abandoment first. then you have to find s,s numbers birth cirt, and work records for both parents. if they paid into taxes for so many years then you might get help but they will check out why their living with you and not the birth parents.
2007-12-30 01:49:00 · answer #5 · answered by joes_mom86 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason you can't. I would.
What's the worst thing they're going to say, no?
It's all based on your household's income.
2007-12-30 01:38:06 · answer #6 · answered by ▒♥▒♥▒♥▒♥▒™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋