Affordable & Pro Bono Family Law Directory for Kinship Caregivers
Securing formal legal standing for the child in your care is one of the most powerful steps you can take to protect their future. Whether you need the authority to…
How Berty Found Support, Strength and a Second Chance with ASCI
Each month, A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI) shares the stories of the families at the heart of our work. These stories give us an opportunity to celebrate the love, resilience…
Community Changemaker: Grands Stepping Up
What began as one grandmother’s search for support became Grands Stepping Up, a community helping grandparents and kinship caregivers find resources, connection and one another.
Advocating for Your Kinship Child: IEPs, 504 Plans, and School Support
As a kinship caregiver, you may find yourself advocating for a child at school in ways you never expected. If a child is struggling with learning, focusing, behavior, emotions, or…
Kinship Keeps Families Connected. Are Systems Keeping Up?
This month’s NKR Brief examines the power of family connection, what research tells us about its impact and what leaders should consider as the field moves toward a more kin-first approach.
Immediate Financial Relief FAQs for Kinship Caregivers
Navigating financial systems when you’re already adjusting to a major family transition can feel daunting. If you’re wondering what financial help is available immediately, know that you are not alone…
Legal Rights & Biological Parents: What Kinship Caregivers Should Know
Stepping into kinship caregiving can happen quickly. One day, you may simply be a grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling, or close family friend. The next, you may be responsible for a…
Preventing Caregiver Burnout: Support Groups & Networks
Stepping into the role of a parent comes with significant physical, emotional, and social adjustments. Between navigating school enrollments, legal forms, and busy youth schedules, it’s completely natural to feel…
Navigating Medicaid Eligibility for Kinship Children
When you welcome a child into your home, your first priority is ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. Once immediate physical needs like meals and a quiet bedroom are set…
The Hidden Costs of Kinship Care: What Kinship Caregivers Need to Know
When a child enters kinship care, life can change quickly. Along with providing a safe and loving home, caregivers may suddenly face new responsibilities and expenses, from clothing and food…