Sole Custody of Brother.. who is financially responsible for him??

[angelrawr]

I have sole custody of my 16 year old brother. It was awarded to me by NYS court. Our is mother is on SSI and my brothers father is unemployed/ homeless/ druggie ... (get the picture) ... My brother was receiving TANF of 560 and food stamps of 300 w. my mom as the payee. She is on SSI and getting 700. My question is who is now responsible financially for him? Me or his parents? My brother lived w. my mother not his father, the father is not on the DSS Case.
on a side note... my mother may soon be placed in a facility, would that change anything??

 

[Proserpina]

You need to request that you're made the payee - but if your income is too high, that may be moot.

Technically his parents are responsible but if Mom is on SSI, that can't be garnished to begin with. Have you looked into adoption? There may be local programs available to help you.