Kinship Foster Care Moving to the Mainstream

Abstract

Formal kinship foster care is the fastest growing type of foster care placement for children under the care and protection of the state. We review the reasons for the growth in formal kinship care and outline policy structures and practices pertinent to kinship care. Next, we draw on empirical kinship care research to examine some controversial issues surrounding kinship care, specifically the potential risks and benefits of kinship care for children and the differences between formal kinship care and non-kin foster care. Finally, we review suggestions made for policy and practice models that could more adequately address the needs of kinship caregivers.

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