REIMBURSEMENTS
With up to 1000 children in need of support, it is with great necessity that we standardize our Spending Guidelines. Our Mission is to support the ongoing needs of our foster families and with that said, we need to be able to offer services to as many families as possible. Read the following section carefully. For any questions, please contact:
Request Process
The Children’s Services Auxiliary is pleased to be able to continue providing funding and support for Ventura County’s court-dependent children. All children with an open dependency case with Ventura County Court and Children & Family Services are able to access funding throughout the case, prior to its closure. As the need grows for families to access resources, we are including support for Guardianship and Family Maintenance cases. These cases will have the ability to submit for reimbursement funding up to 90 days after establishing Guardianship or returning home to parent(s). CSA provides reimbursements as funds are available. Funding is not guaranteed.
Please keep in mind there is a limited amount budgeted for each category. All efforts must be made to utilize alternative funding sources where available. If it is appropriate, children (especially teens) are expected to make every effort to help themselves earn needed funds by participating in fundraising efforts, or through their own employment and savings to offset the cost of a school activity or registration for a youth sports team or other expense.
Please keep in mind there is a limited amount budgeted for each category. All efforts must be made to utilize alternative funding sources where available. If it is appropriate, children (especially teens) are expected to make every effort to help themselves earn needed funds by participating in fundraising efforts, or through their own employment and savings to offset the cost of a school activity or registration for a youth sports team or other expense.
- Review what items are eligible for reimbursement and limits. This is based on the age of the child. CSA requests are for children 0 to 15.
- Contact Homes with Heart for information on Independent Living Program (ILP) requests for youth from 16 to 21 years. These are now handled directly by the County.
- Review the Funding Guidelines.
- Review the Receipt Guidelines.
- Fill out the reimbursement form. Click on the link below to download the reimbursement form. Software that reads the .pdf document format is required to view and electronically fill the documents.
- Submit via mail or email to address on the form by the last day of the month.
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