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Check out the newest national resources, publications and announcements to assist Grandfamilies including
COVID-19 Resource Page.

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See State Fact Sheets to obtain important state specific kinship resources, information and data.

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Creating a Kin First Culture

View these resources and state examples on creating a kin first culture which includes a child welfare system that promotes kinship placement, helps children in foster care maintain connections with their family, and tailors services and supports for kinship foster families.

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Latest News

Check out the newest national resources, publications and announcements to assist Grandfamilies including
COVID-19 Resource Page.

Learn More
Need Help?

See State Fact Sheets to obtain important state specific kinship resources, information and data.

Learn More

Search Laws

A searchable database of laws and legislation affecting grandfamilies both inside and outside the foster care system for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Resources

The Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Center compiles free and online legal resources in support of grandfamilies within and outside the child welfare system.

View our publications that support grandfamilies including: Model Family Foster Home Licensing Standards, Using the Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP), and Relative Foster Care Licensing Waivers in States.

Topic Library

The information compiled on this site provides aid and information in a variety of relevant topics, updated regularly to give grandfamilies the information they rely on.