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OCFS General Information System (GIS) Communications
- GIS message that provides a code that went into effect in April 2012 that enables an LDSS/ACS to record approvals of a KinGAP application in CCRS.
- GIS message, issued in February 2012, which provides Medicaid individual categorical codes available on WMS for IV-E and Non-IV-E KinGAP arrangements. The codes include those used for both in-state and out-of-state KinGAP arrangements.
- KinGAP Systems Tip Sheet
Department of Health (DOH)
In April 2011, DOH issued a General Information System (GIS) to local district Medical Assistance (MA) units regarding MA coverage for KinGAP children.
Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
On June 15, 2011, OTDA issued 11-ADM-05, Temporary Assistance Budgeting: Treatment of Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP) Payments.
Office of Court Administration (OCA)
- KinGAP related-forms:
- 6-1-c (Petition for Appointment of Kinship Guardian [Subsidized Kinship Guardian Program] and/or Permanent Guardian) 4/2011
- 6-5-a (Order Appointing Kinship Guardian [Subsidized Kinship Guardian Program] and/or Permanent Guardian) 4/2011
Report on Implementing KinGAP in New York State
Report written by a national kinship expert titled Pursuing Permanence for Children in Foster Care- Issues and Options for Establishing a Federal Guardianship Assistance Program in New York State.
National Resources
Fostering Connections to Success
Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008, the federal law that supported states implementing KinGAP programs.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Information on subsidized guardianship can be found on the Child Welfare Information Gateway website.