Kinship care, the placement of children with relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, or close family friends, plays a vital role in supporting the well-being of children and families across the country. Nearly 1 in 11 children are estimated to experience kinship care at some point in their lives.
In this conversation, Sellers Dorsey Associate Director for Child and Family Well-Being, Brittany McAllister, and TCARE Executive Vice President Jodi Fenner discuss:
- Why kinship care matters and how it contributes to placement stability, lower rates of abuse, and better behavioral health outcomes.
- The challenges caregivers face, from limited financial resources and legal rights to navigating complex family dynamics.
- Opportunities to strengthen support systems for caregivers and how TCARE helps fill critical gaps in the kinship care landscape.
Interested in exploring how your organization can better support kinship caregivers and advance child and family well-being?
