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Kinship Care Support

Kinship care occurs when relatives or trusted family friends step in to care for children when parents cannot. These caregivers provide stability, familiarity, and emotional connection during challenging transitions.

Kinship care may include arrangements such as:

  • Unlicensed kinship agreements

  • Legal guardianship

  • Licensed kinship foster placements

  • Adoption by relatives
     

Remaining with familiar caregivers helps children maintain identity, relationships, and cultural connections while reducing trauma associated with separation.

Legal and Practical Considerations

Caregivers may need to navigate:

  • School enrollment authority

  • Medical consent

  • Court involvement

  • Financial eligibility

Custody or guardianship decisions

Supports Available

  • Financial assistance programs

  • Parenting education

  • Developmental resources

  • Community connections

  • Emotional support networks

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