Kinship Foster Care
Serving Upstate NY, New York City, Pittsburgh, and Florida
What is Kinship Care?
Kinship care is a form of foster care that emphasizes keeping children and youth close to their families. Kinship caregivers include relatives, such as aunts, uncles, grandparents, siblings, extended family, or fictive kin (those known to the family). Kinship care has become an important alternative to out-of-home care. Kinship placements limit disruputions, maintain family connections and cultural traditions, and minimize the trauma of separation.
Prioritizing the placement of children and youth with kin can help transform the child welfare system into one that truly supports families. Kinship caregivers are provided extra support including caregiver training, finanical support, and 24/7 support from the Cayuga Centers treatment team.
Being a Kinship caregiver is a great opportunity to support a family member or youth in your community. In general, there are three different types of kinship care, each with different rules, regulations, and available support.
Types of Kinship Care
Informal Kinship
Informal kinship care is just that, an informal agreement between family members. Informal kinship care can occur with or without government or court participation. Sometimes a parent can voluntarily agree to have their child placed with a family member to avoid the child welfare agency forcing an involuntary placement.
Formal Kinship
Formal kinship, also known as kinship care, is when a child is taken into custody and placement decisions are made by the state. Then the child welfare agency places the child with a relative. In this scenario, the state has legal custody of the child while the relative has physical custody.
Fictive Kinship
Fictive kinship is defined as an individual who is not related by birth, adoption, or marriage to a child but has a significant emotional attachment and relationship. For example, it could be your best friend, who your children call “aunt” or “uncle.”
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The ultimate goal for young people in foster care is to keep families together, and unite those who have been divided when possible. Cayuga Centers is committed to supporting permanency plans for young people in our programs. A temporary stay is an essential step in providing a permanent home for youth in care. Visit the link in bio to learn more. #FosterCayugaCenters
Apr 29
The ultimate goal for young people in foster care is to keep families together, and unite those who have been divided when possible. Cayuga Centers is committed to supporting permanency plans for young people in our programs. A temporary stay is an essential step in providing a permanent home for youth in care. Visit the link in bio to learn more. #FosterCayugaCenters
Apr 29
The ultimate goal for young people in foster care is to keep families together, and unite those who have been divided when possible. Cayuga Centers is committed to supporting permanency plans for young people in our programs. A temporary stay is an essential step in providing a permanent home for youth in care. Visit the link in bio to learn more. #FosterCayugaCenters
Apr 29
The ultimate goal for young people in foster care is to keep families together, and unite those who have been divided when possible. Cayuga Centers is committed to supporting permanency plans for young people in our programs. A temporary stay is an essential step in providing a permanent home for youth in care. Visit the link in bio to learn more. #FosterCayugaCenters
Apr 29
The ultimate goal for young people in foster care is to keep families together, and unite those who have been divided when possible. Cayuga Centers is committed to supporting permanency plans for young people in our programs. A temporary stay is an essential step in providing a permanent home for youth in care. Visit the link in bio to learn more. #FosterCayugaCenters
Apr 29
The ultimate goal for young people in foster care is to keep families together, and unite those who have been divided when possible. Cayuga Centers is committed to supporting permanency plans for young people in our programs. A temporary stay is an essential step in providing a permanent home for youth in care. Visit the link in bio to learn more. #FosterCayugaCenters
Apr 29
Want to make a real, lasting difference in the life of a youth in foster care?
Read our blog at Cayuga Corner and learn how to understand trauma, including:
- How to tell the difference between trauma responses and behavior issues
- Supportive ways to help youth feel safe, seen, and supported
- Ways to protect your own emotional well-being as a caregiver
Comment `trauma` to read the full blog - How to recognize and help youth overcome trauma in foster care
Apr 9
Attachment is a fundamental aspect of human development, shaping our relationships and how we connect with others. Learning about attachment style can provide insights into how we show up in relationships with people, religion, career, and money. Read more about attachment styles on our blog, Cayuga Corner and take this quiz from Attachment Project to find out what style you are. https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/
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Apr 1
The digital world is always changing, and keeping up with online safety can feel overwhelming. Check out these 10 tips so you can spot risks, set boundaries, and help your kids navigate the digital world safely.
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Let’s create a safer online world for our kids!
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