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Kinship care provides a familiar face and a stable environment for children whose parents are unable to do so. Becoming a kinship caregiver is a selfless, life-changing decision.
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Learn more about caring for kin: the challenges, the rewards, and how you can make an impact on a child’s life.
When a child cannot live with his or her parent, kinship caregivers often take over the full-time responsibility of caring for that child, providing ongoing stability, support and guidance.
