CHILD WELFARE INFORMATION GATEWAY NEWS
September Is Kinship Care Month!
Here are four impactful ways to honor and celebrate Kinship Care Month! Use and share these resources.
Kinship care is a longstanding tradition in communities of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds that continues to prevail. Learn how agencies can support kin caregivers to strengthen a #kinfirstculture. #KinshipCareMonth
By prioritizing and valuing family first, agencies can help children and youth maintain connections to their culture and a sense of belonging. #KinFirstCulture #KinshipCareMonth
Supporting kin caregivers by using family engagement strategies and providing culturally appropriate training, services, and equitable supports can positively affect stability and permanency outcomes for children, youth, and families. Learn more. #KinFirstCulture #KinshipCareMonth
Kin placements can lead to more stability in placements, greater likelihood of remaining with siblings, better behavioral and mental health outcomes, lower probability of experiencing abuse by a provider, and greater likelihood of staying connected to extended families and customs—all of which are critical to well-being. Put kin first and create a #kinfirstculture in your agency! #KinshipCareMonth. (source: Child Welfare Information Gateway – Sept. 4, 2024).