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Child in Home of a Relative (CIHR)


Overview

Effective: December 01, 2007
 

The ministry provides assistance to a child in the home of relative (CIHR) if:

  • The child resides in the relative’s home

  • The child’s parent placed the child with the relative

  • The child’s parent does not reside with the relative

  • The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) determines that there is no evidence of a level of risk to the child in the home that compromises the home as an appropriate place for the child

The parents are expected to contribute toward the cost of caring for the child.

CIHR assistance is available under the Employment and Assistance Regulation.