by Jeanne Preisler • My niece was born when I was 12. I remember whispering in her ear that I would always take care of […]
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Overcoming Kinship Care Obstacles by Educating Yourself and Asking for Help
by Jamie Bazemore • Lack of knowledge regarding what services and supports are available can be an enormous barrier for kinship caregivers. How can you […]
Read moreA reader asksWhere can kinship caregivers find support?
We are struggling with raising our nephew, who is placed in our home. The child welfare agency has made some effort to support us, but […]
Read moreSelf-Care is a Must for Kinship Caregivers
by Jonathan Rockoff • If you provide kinship care, what I’m about to say will not be surprising: your circumstances and daily experiences are likely […]
Read moreHow to Make Initial Placements Easier
by Rochelle Johnson • The initial placement of a child in our home is often an exciting time. For many of us, it is the […]
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