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Foster Care Stipend
Is the foster care stipend taxable? Is it considered income? What is it for?
Money is generally an uncomfortable topic, made more uncomfortable when discussing foster care. Well, foster care is full of uncomfortable conversations so let’s dive in together!
What is the foster care stipend?
The foster care stipend is money received by a caregiver to provide care for a child or youth in the custody of a state child welfare agency (in Massachusetts