Child Welfare Information Gateway

This factsheet can help parents navigate the process of reunifying with their children from foster care. It also describes parents' rights, case planning, and working with resource parents.

Shares stories and advice from caregivers and birth parents who have experienced kinship care on the importance of maintaining boundaries, managing family dynamics, building trust, positive parenting and communication, and securing support.

Learn about State laws and policies that affirm the right of youth who are in out-of-home care to have their choice of religion respected by their caregivers.

Explore ways for child welfare professionals to better understand the feelings and emotions children may experience regarding permanency and how to prepare them for placements with families, including adoptive, guardianship and kinship placements.