The theme of this issue of Fostering Perspectives is “foster care as a support for families, not a substitute for parents.” Foster care is intended […]
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NC’s Child Welfare System: An Introduction for Kin Caregivers
Because the child welfare system is complex, it can be frustrating even for those who work in it. For kinship caregivers, who often find themselves […]
Read moreHoliday Tips for Kinship Caregivers
by Gina Brown • Be it Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or whatever your family holiday tradition is, your first year as a kinship care provider may […]
Read moreQuestions for New Kinship Caregivers to Ask
Questions to ask the child welfare worker about taking responsibility for the children: Who has legal custody of the children? What rights and responsibilities does […]
Read moreIt’s complicated: Parenting a child with complex trauma as a kinship caregiver
by Kate Murray • Many children in kinship care have experienced complex trauma. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) defines complex trauma as children’s […]
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