What the Family Support Grant can and cannot pay for, Goodhue County explains
Goodhue County lists examples of approvable items (fencing, safety alarms, mobility devices, specialized equipment, respite) and non-approvable items (Wi‑Fi, general family items, rent, groceries, utilities, vacations), stressing that expenses must be directly related to the child’s disability and above usual costs.
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County staff listed examples of items the Family Support Grant may cover, emphasizing that expenses must be directly related to a child’s disability and be over and above what would be needed for a child without a disability. "The only expenses that may be covered are those over and above the usual and customary cost of caring for the child if the child did not have a disability," the presenter said, and added, "Grants are to be used on services and items that are directly related to caring for the child."
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