General Kinship Publications

Summary of the final rule on legal representation issued by ACYF on May 9, 2024, and how it could impact legal services for kin caregivers. The rule allows Title IV-E agencies to use federal funds to cover the costs of legal representation, including for kinship caregivers. The rule also expands the types of legal proceedings that are eligible for this funding to include civil legal proceedings that may impact family preservation and placement stability, such as housing or benefit access.

Executive summary of Annie E. Casey Foundation survey of state kinship care policies. The analysis shows states’ increasing reliance on placing children with relatives and an urgent need for improvement to address inequities in the assistance and services available to those caregivers.

Guide created by Youth Law Center and Juvenile Law Center intended to be a practical tool that can be used by attorneys and advocates to ensure that youth are in living settings where they can be connected with family, the community, and a support system.

Fact sheet created by the Congressional Research Service presenting data about kinship care and families in the U.S.

Tipsheet sharing advice about how caregivers can talk to children about their parents' absence.