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The rules are the same for Therapeutic Foster Care. The person/persons who meet the tests as outlined above get(s) to claim the child.  In the case of the foster care claim, whether the child was placed by a court order, placement agency, or government agency is also a factor.  If two people make a claim for the same dependent the IRS will send letters to each asking for documentation to prove their claim.  

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