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Provides an overview of research on children’s adjustment to adoption, reasons for adoption instability, and the significant need for post-adoption support. Includes recommendations to enhance post-adoption services.

Explores the challenges, opportunities and recommendations for improving kinship care in the United States. This article emphasizes the importance of a kin-first culture, which requires systemic changes and a shift towards strengths-based approach that views kin as protective and deserving of support.

A compilation of FAQs about kinship adoption

Brings attention to the distinctive needs of children adopted by their relatives, focusing on the increasing prevelance of kinship adoption compared to traditional foster parent adoption.

Disucsses the importance of kinship care being seen as both a prevention resource as well as an intervention for children, with a focus on how outcomes for kinship families can be improved.

Assists child welfare professionals in helping kin caregivers collaborate effectively with the child welfare system.

Outlines research indicating that kinship care minimizes trauma for children, enhances their well-being, increases permanency, improves behavioral and mental health outcomes, promotes sibling ties, supports older youth, and preserves cultural identity and community connections.

Provides a national overview of caregiving options for kinship families and helping them make informed decisions. It highlights the benefits of kinship care, legal and support considerations as well as resources and programs for kin caregivers.

Supports professionals aiding kinship families in assessing caregiving options inside and outside the child welfare system. This report provides an extensive nationwide perspective on various legal options and other factors to help caregivers make well-informed decisions regarding their caregiving pathway.

Examines the laws and policies of states that permit a family member of an individual closely associated with a child in out-of-home care to assume the child’s permanent guardian role.