Expense | $ Amount | Purpose | Reimbursable? | Provisions |
| Maintenance and care of child (per diem) | Varies with level of care | Established cost of care for child | Yes | Mo. Per Diem payment made |
| Initial Clothing allowance | Up to $150 (0-12 yrs.) Up to $300 (13- over) | To purchase basic wardrobe items | Yes | Prior approval required |
| Annual Clothing allowance | $200.00 annually | To replenish clothing | Yes | Prior approval required |
| Unusual medical/dental/mental health services | Varies with need | Covers services not covered by Medicaid | Yes | Prior approval required |
| Child Care (supplemental supervision) | Varies with provider | Pays for child care during work/training | Yes | Prior approval required |
| Educational (high school)- books, supplies, summer school, tutorial, Drivers Ed, tutoring, graduation fees, etc. | Varies with individual student needs | Covers special educational costs | Yes | Prior approval required if reimbursement needed |
| Educational (college) – tuition and other fees, books, supplies, housing, Drivers Ed, tutoring, tests, etc | Varies with individual student needs | Covers special educational costs | Yes | Prior approval required if reimbursement needed |
| CPR/First Aid/Swimming/ Basic Water Rescue training (completion of course) | Varies with provider | Enhance the safety options for child | Yes | Certified instructor |
| Child Burial (DFCS routinely takes care of this procedure and expense) | Up to $1000.00 allocated for child’s burial. Other funding may be explored | To provide for proper burial of child in care | Yes | Coordinate with agency prior to volunteering to cover any costs |
| Child Restraint Devices | Varies slightly | To enhance child’s safety | Yes | Coordinate with case manager |
| Safety helmets | Varies slightly | To enhance child’s safety | Yes | Coordinate with case manager |
| Required drug screens, physicals, lab tests, finger prints | Varies with providers | Supports and assures the maintenance of quality foster homes | Yes | Coordinate with agency |
| Fees for approved/ required agency related parent development training | Varies with training | Supports and assures the maintenance of quality foster homes | Yes | Coordinate with agency- prior approval required |
| Travel cost , lodging, meals incurred in pursuit of training | Varies with situation | Supports and assures the maintenance of quality foster homes | Yes | Coordinate with agency – prior approval required |
| Vacations expenses incurred on behalf of child | Will vary with situation | To enhance child’s life experiences | Generally, NO | Discuss affordability with case manager |
| Recreational Activities | Varies with situation | To enhance child’s life experiences | Generally, NO | Discuss options with case manager |
*Prior approval must always be obtained for reimbursements.
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