More than 13,000 children in California receive Kin-GAP benefits, a program that provides cash benefits and Medi-Cal to former foster children who are in a guardianship with a relative. Kin-GAP allows children whose parents cannot care for them to live in a stable, loving home. However, a recent administrative court decision confirms that the California Department of Social Services ("CDSS") has a policy that could unfairly terminate Kin-GAP benefits for hundreds of former foster children.

A manual for both custodial and noncustodial parents and advocates. Includes self-help handouts for parents explaining the state child support system, California legislative updates and litigation updates.