Kinship caregivers have the following responsibilities: 

• Provide a safe and loving home for the child. 
• Sign and follow a written agreement with DFPS in which you agree to clearly defined expectations and responsibilities. 
• Make sure the child completes all necessary health checkups and assessments (see below for more information). Star Health will call you to get the child’s medical history, explain benefits, and help you set up appointments. If you do not receive a call within 48 hours, call STAR Health Member Services at 1-866-912-6283. 
• Provide services, support, and supervision for the child as outlined in the child’s service plan. 
• Communicate with your conservatorship and kinship caseworkers to support a stable placement for the child. 
• Work with DFPS staff to plan a permanent living arrangement for the child.
• Ask the child’s caseworker for information that will help you care for the child. 
• Notify the caseworker and supervisor as soon as possible but no later than one day if the child: 
  • Has a significant change in his or her health, including mental or behavioral health conditions, enrollment or participation in a drug research program, or initial prescription of a psychotropic medication.  
  • Is seriously injured or dies. 
  • Runs away. 
  • Returns after running away. 
• Notify the caseworker and supervisor within two days if: 
  • A person who makes medical decisions for the child refuses treatment or medication for the child’s physical, behavioral, or dental condition. 
  • There is a change in dosage or discontinuation of the child’s psychotropic medication. 
  • The child has a major achievement or change in school performance, including a failing grade that may prevent the child from advancing to the next grade level, or a serious disciplinary event.

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