Will We Lose Kinship Benefits or Medicaid If We Adopt Our Grandchild? - Weekend Wisdom

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What happens to kinship benefits after adoption, and could adopting a relative child affect Medicaid, monthly kinship payments, or other financial assistance your family currently receives? 

In this Weekend Wisdom episode, we answer a grandparent caregiver’s question about what to investigate before moving from legal custody to adoption. Because Medicaid, kinship assistance, and adoption benefits vary by state and by each child’s circumstances, we walk through the questions caregivers should ask about their current benefits, possible adoption assistance, Medicaid eligibility, Social Security benefits, and other post-permanency supports. We also explain which agencies and professionals can help you get clear answers before an adoption is finalized.

Resources: 

Child Welfare Information Gateway – Adoption & Guardianship Assistance by State - Their national information line is 1-800-394-3366.Medicaid.gov – Find Medicaid and CHIP Help in Your StateSocial Security Administration: Social Security Benefits for Children - Families can call 1-800-772-1213 to ask about benefits for an adopted child or dependent grandchild.The Adoption Tax Credit and IRS Adoption CreditLegal Services Corporation – Find Legal Help - A national starting point for caregivers who cannot afford a private family-law or adoption attorney.Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network – Legal Options for Grandfamily and Kin Caregivers

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