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What are family-based placements?
Discover how the SafeCare home visiting program effectively supports positive parenting practices and reduces incidents of maltreatment.
Raising hope in Allegheny County
A commitment to a kin-first culture means the world to families in Pennsylvania.
Knowing your roots
Thanks to Kinnect, Theo was placed with fictive kin and is connected to his siblings and extended family.
‘I don’t know who I would be’
Thanks to kinship care, Keeton Byerly was raised by his grandfather instead of being placed into foster care.
Connecting with kin in Ohio
Kinnect offers services that enable and support kinship placements. That makes all the difference to siblings like Jonathon and Chrishonna.
Baltimore: ‘All in for kin’
The KinCare Center is a physical representation of Baltimore City DSS’s commitment to supporting kinship families.
Support means Bristol can stay with family
Thanks to state-provided support, Bristol was able to receive specialized care from her grandmother after being separated from her mother.
Honoring Excellence
Learn about those making a difference for children and families in child welfare.
Questions from the field
Browse resources that answer critical questions from leaders about meaningful child welfare approaches and strategies.
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Safety and success
Browse individual state facts regarding children impacted by the child welfare system.