Released by ACF Children's Bureau to update the National ModelFoster Family Home Licensing Standards. These new standards are designed to reduce unnecessary administrative burden,clarify expectations, and make it easier for qualified families to become licensed while maintaining safety. Included is a comparison to the kin-specific standards and an appendix which addresses licensing agency responsibilities and recommendations, with a focus on improving timeliness, responsiveness, and overall efficiency in the licensing process.

Example of simple one page document that lists resources to help kin meet the basic needs developed by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families.