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Kinship Care

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Discussion on the issues arising when foster children are in kinship care.... [more]

Relatives, often grandparents, may be eligible for financial assistance after being appointed guardian.... [more]

Relatives may want to consider permanent guardianship for a child under certain circumstances.... [more]

Standby Guardianship is an option for relatives in some states.... [more]

De facto custodianship is an option for relative caregivers.... [more]

Some states have options for binding and non-binding open adoption agreements.... [more]

One of the options for relative caregivers is legal custody.... [more]

Legal guardianship is an option for relative caregivers.... [more]

Kinship adoption is covered by law in all states. An overview for relative caregivers.... [more]

Introduction to the various legal options open to relatives caring for children.... [more]

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