Kinship

This fact sheet includes national data and information on Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) tribal-specific programs that can assist kinship/grandfamilies. GrandFacts fact sheets for each state and the District... (Read more)

Generations United with support from our partner Humana, developed tip sheets on self-care and youth mental health for grandfamily caregivers See all the tip sheets here .(Read more)

There are more than 2.5 million children in the U.S. growing up in “grandfamilies,” meaning they are being raised by relatives (grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, etc.) or close family friends... (Read more)

The Department of Children and Families, foster parents, biological families, and communities collaborate to support children in the Department’s care and custody. They work together to shorten the length of... (Read more)

There are many reasons why children can no longer be cared for by their parents. Parents may have a substance use disorder, mental illness, incarceration, or perhaps have even died... (Read more)

When a child in foster care experiences placement instability, it can have a significant negative impact on their overall well-being. Kinship care has become a preferred option in most U.S... (Read more)

This resource is designed to provide information about how drinking alcohol during pregnancy can affect children. It also provides kin caregivers with tips for raising children who were exposed to... (Read more)

This resource is designed as a quick reference tool for kinship care service providers and advocates, meant to help them design and provide culturally sensitive services to grandfamilies and kinship... (Read more)

On September 12, 2022, Generations United and our partner Humana hosted a webinar in conjunction with Grandparents Day, Let’s Talk About It: Supporting Grandfamilies’ Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being While... (Read more)

A significant body of research has documented the overrepresentation of certain groups, particularly Black and American Indian/Alaska Native children and families, in the child welfare system relative to their representation... (Read more)