Foster Care Payment Clarification

Summary

In Minnesota, parents typically dont pay foster parents directly. The state provides financial assistance, but parents may be required to pay child support, which indirectly funds foster care. For specific details, contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

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I have questions to ask
Of course, I'm here to help. Could you please specify the legal issue you need assistance with? Also, your location could determine the laws applicable to your situation.
One of the kid is in foster care now
Hello! It sounds like you're dealing with a sensitive issue. To provide you with the most accurate information, could you please tell me your location? And what specific questions do you have regarding the child in foster care?
I just wonder do we have to pay the foster parents to take care out kids
Hello! Foster care policies vary depending on the location. Could you please tell me where you're located so I can provide accurate information?
North branch MN
In Minnesota:
- Parents usually aren't required to pay foster parents.
- The state provides funding.
- Payments can be required if parents refuse visitation.
For detailed info, contact Minnesota Department of Human Services.
So we didn’t need to pay the foster parents
That's correct. In Minnesota, parents generally don't have to pay foster parents. The state provides financial assistance. However, rules may vary, so it's recommended to contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services for specifics.
But the County office always send us a bills
That sounds confusing. It may be possible that these bills are related to other services. To clarify, it's advised to directly reach out to the county office. They can explain the nature of these bills.
The bills we pay it go to the foster parents
It seems like there might be a misunderstanding. The bills could be for other child-related services, not necessarily payments to the foster parents. I recommend, for clarification, reaching out to your local county office or the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
County social worker ask us about our job and money I don’t know if we have to pay the foster parents
In Minnesota, parents typically don't directly pay foster parents. However, parents may be required to pay child support, which indirectly funds foster care. I recommend contacting your local county office or the Minnesota Department of Human Services for clarification.
So it mean we pay for the care that the foster parents give to our kid
Yes, that's one way to understand it. The child support you may be asked to pay goes towards meeting your child's needs, which includes the care provided by foster parents. For more specific details, please reach out to Minnesota Department of Human Services.