Caregiver in missouri

Hi my lil bro was living in my home on hospice from feb 10 2024 till he passed on dec 31 2024 i was recieving home health pay only for month of dec as i didnt kno all that time i could be paid i was given a w2 with my wages an an paper stating 4000 deductible what does this.exactlly mean will we qualify for earned income credit an child dependent credit?