I. What if a Caregiver Receives PMC of the Child?

If a caregiver meeting the eligibility requirements above receives PMC of a child previously in the conservatorship of DFPS, the caregiver can request the $500 annual reimbursement per child for DFPS approved child-related costs. DFPS can reimburse caregivers in this amount for up to three years or until the child turns 18, whichever comes first. Tex. Fam. Code § 264.775(f) and 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 700.1009.