February 20, 2025 | 12:00pm
AttendJoin TACFS as we partner with attorneys at the Texas Legal Services Center Family Help Line who work with kinship caregivers on common legal issues.
Session 2: Public Benefits – February 20
There are benefits available for some kinship caregivers even if they are not involved in any kind of CPS or legal case. Figuring out which benefits may be available and how to apply for them—as well as what to do if something goes wrong–can be complicated. This session will focus on educating professionals and caregivers alike on what is out there and how to apply to receive it.
Check out the third and final session:
Session 3: Court Cases – March 27
This will be a broad session to cover topics related to court cases and what the law is if there is not a court case. What is standing and why does it matter? Parents rights versus a grandparent (or other relative) rights, basics of child support, and the general timelines and process if there is a court case involving a parent’s rights.