Providing Peer Support for Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families

Post-Permanency Programming, Support Groups

2019

1-5 pages

AdoptUSKids

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Outlines how various forms of peer support—such as mentoring, support groups, peer liaisons, and direct support—can reduce isolation, provide encouragement, and help families access other helpful services. Describes seven successful peer support programs.

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