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Analysis From a State-By-State Survey of Kinship Care Policies

A survey of kinship care policies in states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico identifies opportunities to strengthen support for caregivers and children.

Family Ties: Analysis From a State-By-State Survey of Kinship Care Policies

An Executive Summary

A survey of state kinship care policies identifies opportunities to strengthen support for caregivers and children. Read the analysis.

Unlocking Foster Care Licensing for More Kinship Caregivers

Part One of Family Ties: Analysis From a State-By-State Survey of Kinship Care Policies

Many states help kinship caregivers obtain foster care licenses and resources. Learn how a new federal rule can help states do more.

Include Kin When Designing Solutions for Children in Care

This final brief of the Family Ties series examines how kinship policies have changed and how the field can sustain this momentum. Read more.

Kinship Policy Improvements Toward Child Welfare System Transformation

Part Five of Family Ties: Analysis From a State-by-state Survey of Kinship Care Policies

States are partnering with kin to strengthen child welfare systems, but more can be done. Discover state practices and opportunities for improvement.

Survey Data Offer Insights Into Engaging and Supporting Kinship Caregivers

Empowering kinship caregivers through family engagement strategies leads to more stability for children and families. Learn more.

Engaging and Supporting Kinship Caregivers

Part Four of Family Ties: Analysis From a State-By-State Survey of Kinship Care Policies

Learn what states are doing — and where they can do more — to engage and support kin caregivers when a child enters foster care.

Stronger Kinship Diversion Policies Are Needed to Support Children and Caregivers

A survey of child welfare administrators on kinship diversion reveals much room for improvement. Explore the survey results and recommendations.

New Insights on State Kinship Diversion Policies

Part Three of Family Ties: Analysis from a State-by-state Survey of Kinship Care Policies

Kinship diversion can help keep kids out of foster care. Review state policies and understand why engaging family in these arrangements matters.

Supporting Unlicensed Kinship Caregivers

Part Two of Family Ties: Analysis From a State-By-State Survey of Kinship Care Policies

Unlicensed kinship caregivers are often ineligible for financial assistance. Learn how some states may soon help them qualify for vital resources.

Unlocking Foster Care Licensing for More Kinship Caregivers

Part One of Family Ties: Analysis From a State-By-State Survey of Kinship Care Policies

Many states help kinship caregivers obtain foster care licenses and resources. Learn how a new federal rule can help states do more.

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Family Ties: Analysis From a State-By-State Survey of Kinship Care Policies

An Executive Summary

A survey of state kinship care policies identifies opportunities to strengthen support for caregivers and children. Read the analysis.

March 14, 2024

Featured

Unlocking Foster Care Licensing for More Kinship Caregivers

Part One of Family Ties: Analysis From a State-By-State Survey of Kinship Care Policies

Many states help kinship caregivers obtain foster care licenses and resources. Learn how a new federal rule can help states do more.

March 19, 2024

Family Ties

Analysis From a State-By-State Survey of Kinship Care Policies

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Family Ties: Analysis From a State-By-State Survey of Kinship Care Policies

Unlocking Foster Care Licensing for More Kinship Caregivers