Kinship Care Program 
Kinship Care is a program designed to help support
a child who resides outside of his or her own home, either temporarily or
for the long term, with the relative (such as an adult brother or
sister, a first cousin, a nephew or niece, an uncle or aunt or a
grandparent, among others).
Kinship Care supports the concept of children residing with a relative
to alleviate family stress or temporary familial problems, rather than
being placed in a foster home or other type of out-of-home placement. For
children who do come to the attention of the child welfare system, Kinship
Care creates another placement option for a child who may not be able to
continue living at home with his or her parents. It should not,
however, be used when a foster care placement is in the best interests of
the child.
Kinship care coordinators in each county
are available to answer any questions you may have about becoming a
kinship caregiver A kinship care coordinator or other case
worker in your county will work with you throughout the process of
becoming a kinship caregiver and having a child placed in your home.
If you are interested in obtaining information about receiving Kinship
Care for the child in your care, contact the kinship care coordinator in
your county.
Last Revised: May 06, 2008 |
