If resources are not available to fully fund the cost of a funeral for a child who died while in conservatorship, the caseworker may authorize up to $4,500 per child for reasonable and necessary burial or cremation expenses. The caseworker must contact the regional burial liaison, who is usually a contract manager, to make the request for funds. If the caseworker determines funding in addition to the $4,500 is needed for the child’s funeral, the CPS region must seek approval for additional funding from the CPS Assistant Commissioner. Additional funds may be expended to cover the funeral costs as described in 8512 Funeral and Burial Services for Children in DFPS Conservatorship.
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