The Relative Custody Assistance Program (RCAP) was established to support the permanency option of transferring the permanent legal and physical custody of children in foster care to a relative.

The responsibility of administering the RCAP and making payments rests with the county agency. The state will reimburse each county on a quarterly basis for the amount of cash payments the county has paid to relative custodians. RCAP payments and reimbursements are subject to the availability of state funds.

See 0017.15.63 (Relative Custody Assistance Grants) for information on how to treat payments from RCAP as income.

Direct all questions on the RCAP program to the Adoption Assistance Program Advisor, Children and Family Services, 651-431-5890.