The purpose of this Administrative Directive (ADM) is to provide comprehensive information and guidance to social services districts and voluntary authorized agencies about the Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP). KinGAP is a new program in New York State which goes into effect on April 1, 2011. It is designed to provide a monthly payment and other benefits to qualified relative guardians of foster children who have been discharged from foster care.
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