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September Is Kinship Care Month!
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During Kinship Care Month, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable influence of kinship care on families and their communities. This longstanding practice, prominent in diverse racial and ethnic families and communities, nurtures strong familial bonds, safeguards cultural heritage, preserves family connections, and reduces the trauma of separation.
By recognizing the value of family connections and supporting a kin-first culture, we can advance an equitable and just child and family well-being system that supports the needs of children, families, and communities to promote improved outcomes. This month, we reaffirm our commitment to kin-first culture as a philosophy—believing in families and preventing family separation.
Here are four impactful ways to honor and celebrate Kinship Care Month!
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Use this GIF, graphic, and messages in your outreach throughout the month to raise awareness in your communities about the benefits of kinship care!
- Kinship care is a longstanding tradition in communities of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds that continues to prevail. Learn how we can support kin caregivers to strengthen a #kinfirstculture. #KinshipCareMonth
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/permanency/kinship-care/
- By prioritizing and valuing family first, we can help children and youth maintain connections to their culture and a sense of belonging. #KinFirstCulture #KinshipCareMonth
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/permanency/kinship-care/
- Supporting kin caregivers by using family engagement strategies and providing culturally appropriate training, services, and equitable supports can positively affect stability and permanency outcomes for children, youth, and families. Learn more. #KinFirstCulture #KinshipCareMonth
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/permanency/kinship-care/
- Kin placements can lead to more stability in placements, greater likelihood of remaining with siblings, better behavioral and mental health outcomes, lower probability of experiencing abuse by a provider, and greater likelihood of staying connected to extended families and customs—all of which are critical to well-being. Put kin first and create a #kinfirstculture in your agency! #KinshipCareMonth
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/permanency/kinship-care/
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