The IRS lets you claim a personal exemption for every person covered on the tax return and their dependents. If you are a married couple with three minor children that depend on you for support and you file jointly, you would claim five exemptions -- two for you and your spouse, and three for your children. The exemption amount can change yearly.
Confidence votes 5.1K. There is no specific age to go into foster care, any child, infant, teenager, etc. could. There is no specific age to go into foster care, any child, infant, teenager, etc. could.
The basic foster care rates currently range from $657 to $820 per month, depending on the age of the child. For children who have special requirements, there is a specialized care increment, ranging from $79 up to $840 per month, determined by the childâs social worker. The number of foster children that can be placed in a foster home varies depending on the size and capacity of the home. California State Licensing Regulations set an absolute limit of six children who can reside in a foster home, with no more than two children per bedroom.