If the young person is under 21 years of age and suffers from a physical or mental disability that justifies the continuation of the interview, he or she may continue to receive Kin-GAP benefits until the age of 21, regardless of the age at which guardianship was ordered for the relatives. For more information, see the following letters from all counties (ACLs): For in-person or online support for past and current caregivers or foster children, please visit: Virtual Support Services Kinship Navigator. After enrolling in Kin-GAP, a teen can continue to receive Kin-GAP payments after their 18th birthday until age 19 under the following circumstances: The Kin-GAP program is a permanent option for children in long-term care with parents, which provides a monthly payment to the parental guardian. This program is designed to improve family preservation and stability by providing loved ones with an alternative pathway to permanence when reunification and adoption are not appropriate permanency options. The transition of foster families or guardianships to Kin-GAP is not automatic. Once the requirements are met, the social worker completes the paperwork to register for the program. To be eligible, the teen must continue to live in the parent`s home and meet the above requirements. There must be a reasonable expectation that they will complete the program of study, training program or high school equivalency certificate before their 19th birthday. All of the following criteria must be met to participate in the Kin-GAP program: Youth who were at least 16 years of age prior to the start of Kin-GAP payments may be eligible for a Kin-GAP extension until age 21 if they meet one of the following five eligibility criteria: .