DCFS receives the checks on behalf of the children in foster care. These funds are used to reimburse the child’s foster care payments for room and board. If a child has needs that are not being met by the foster care payment, the foster parent should contact the caseworker. The caseworker can contact the staff that oversees the SSI funds. This staff can verify the amount of funds that may be available for these special circumstances or needs and will advise the caseworker if there are any SSI benefits available. Social Security Regulations define how SSI benefits may be used. The caseworker and other staff work together to insure that these regulations are followed.