Texas Child Protection Law Bench Book
2023 version: As effective November 1, 2023
B. Who Qualifies?
Caregivers are eligible for the RODC payment if:
• The child they are caring for is currently in the temporary managing conservatorship (TMC) of the Department;
• They have an approved home assessment;
• They are not already verified as foster parents or as a group home and receiving foster care maintenance payments;
• They sign and abide by a Caregiver Assistance Agreement; and
• The total household income does not exceed 300% of the federal poverty limit.