SSI/SSA/Child Support Funds – All foster children who receive SSI/SSA benefits

SSI/SSA/Child Support Funds – All foster children who receive SSI/SSA benefits will be set up for direct deposit. When a child is released from the custody of MDCPS and there are SSI/SSA funds remaining in a child’s account, all SSI/SSA funds will be disbursed back to the Social Security Administration after all outstanding bills are paid. Under no circumstances shall the Agency release funds to a child or caretaker when there are SSI/SSA funds remaining in the child’s account. Foster children who leave the custody of MDCPS and have funds remaining in their individual account(s) must have the funds returned after all outstanding bills are paid. Excess funds remaining in “Child’s Own Funds-Child Support” may be released to the child’s legal guardian or caretaker after all outstanding bills are paid. If the child has been emancipated by the court, funds may be released to the child after all outstanding bills are paid.