Who Can Apply

• Proof of relationship is required (e.g., birth certificates or marriage licenses)
• Must be the child’s grandparent, great-grandparent, aunt, uncle, or sibling (18+ and not living in the child’s home)

Home & Residency Requirements

Care can be provided in the relative’s home. You must list your home with DFPS, which includes:

• A $20 fee
• A carbon monoxide detector
• Background checks for household members age 14+

Care can be provided in the child’s home only if the below requirement(s) are met:

• Relative care providers shall not reside in the same household as the eligible child unless:
  • The eligible child is a child of a teen parent or
  • The parent provides documents that other child care provider arrangements are not reasonably available.
• Factors used to determine the reasonable availability of child care include:
  • The parent’s work schedule,
  • The availability of adequate transportation, or
  • The age of the child.