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Kinship Caregivers and the Child Welfare System
Factsheet for Families

Author(s):  Child Welfare Information Gateway

Year Published:  2005

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7. Conclusion

Dealing with the child welfare agency can be confusing and, sometimes, even frustrating for grandparents and other relatives who are trying to provide the best care they can for children whose parents cannot care for them. It may be helpful to keep in mind that child welfare caseworkers are following Federal and State requirements to ensure the safety and well-being of all children. Using the information in this factsheet may help kin caregivers work with the child welfare system to provide the best outcome and permanent living arrangements for their relative children.

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