Non-Needy Relative, In Loco Parentis, and
Legal Guardian Grant
What it is:
Cash and medical assistance for children who are in the care of a relative of specified degree or a legal
guardian or custodian. Adults who act "in loco parentis" or in the place of a parent may also be
eligible.
Who is eligible:
Relatives of a specified degree that care for a minor relative child in their home. A relative of specified
degree includes:
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Siblings
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First Cousins
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Nephews
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Nieces
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Aunts
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Uncles
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Grandparents
Prefixes of great, great-great, or great-great-great are also included. (Such as great-grandparents,
great-uncle, etc.) Half-relatives of the above listed relationships can also be considered a relative of
specified degree.
Adults who are acting "in the place of a parent" may also be eligible. To be considered as acting in the
place of a parent, the adult must have intentionally taken the place of a parent and be responsible for
exercising day-to-day care and control of the child. For more information, see the E-Z Manual link at
the top of the page.
The Legal Guardian Program provides medical and cash assistance for children who are living with a
legal guardian.
To apply for benefits you must:
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Complete an application for benefits
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Sign over child support rights to DSHS
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Complete an interview