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Support Services for Relative/Kinship Caregivers
Resources and information about the needs of and services for families who are caring for relatives' children.
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| Working With Kinship Caregivers | |
| Series Title: | Bulletins for Professionals |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 556KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2012 - 17 pages |
| Helps child welfare professionals promote kinship care by providing information, referral, and support services to kinship caregivers to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in their care. Topics covered include the types and benefits of kinship care, training for caseworkers, specific strategies for supporting kinship caregivers, and examples of successful child welfare programs around the country that provide services to kinship caregivers. | |
The Fostering Connections Act: State Choices and Challenges
Brown, Hutson, & Mols (2008)
Presents a webcast hosted by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices that outlines the Fostering Connections Act. The webcast explores options and challenges for States as they implement the provisions of the law, particularly the Kinship Guardian Assistance Payment Program.