The Joys & Challenges of Kinship Care
Millions of grandparents are raising their grandchildren. Approximately 30-35% of children in foster care are living with extended family, and 1 in every 11 children in the US will spend some time in kinship care. While it shares many issues and joys with traditional adoption or foster care, kinship care has several unique challenges and rewards. Understanding the changing relationships in kinship care and the complicated emotions involved for all parties can help caregivers support the children in their care. We also provide a list of tips to help parents raise children in kinship care.
Parents will leave the support group with a better understanding of the following topics.
- What is kinship care and how can it benefit the child?
- What are some of the emotional complexities kinship providers face?
- Why does kinship care divide the caregivers loyalties?
- How can kinship caregivers keep the child’s best interests as the priority?
*This curriculum includes a video, facilitator guide, and handouts.
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