Kin-Specific Foster Home Approval: Recommended Standards of National Organizations Kin-Specific Foster Home Approval: Recommended Standards of National Organizations Thursday, July 17, 2025 0 0 Finalized kin-specific licensing or approval standards, guidance and template forms for kinship foster family homes developed by national organizations with input from kin caregivers, subject matter experts, and at least 45 title IV-E agencies. These Kin-Specific Foster Home Approval Standards respect the unique circumstances of kin caregivers, removing historic barriers and striving to make the approval process more flexible for kin caregivers. -- For sample template forms please visit this page. -- Visit this page in Spanish Read more
Kin-Specific Licensing Progress Tracker Kin-Specific Licensing Progress Tracker Thursday, July 17, 2025 0 0 Resource showing where states, territories, and tribes are in the process of adopting kin-specific licensing standards. The map and chart are current as of 7/16/25, and will be periodically updated. Click on the states on the map who have been approved to see their kin-specific licensing policies, procedures, and resources. As this map is updated regularly please REFRESH your page to view the most current version. Read more
Kin-Specific Licensing Standards: A Framework for Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Kin-Specific Licensing Standards: A Framework for Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Wednesday, July 16, 2025 0 0 Chapin Hall policy brief that outlines key considerations for states considering implementing kin-specific licensing standards. Contains questions and discussion guides for topics including Planning and Readiness, Implementation and Change Management, and Evaluating and Improving Quality. Read more
Kin-Specific Licensing Implementation Tool Kin-Specific Licensing Implementation Tool Tuesday, January 7, 2025 0 1 This tool provides 5 steps to support title IV-E agencies and collaborative partners in the implementation of the federal rule allowing for kin-specific foster care licensing. It includes an overview of federal foster home licensing requirements, how to analyze jurisdictional needs, tips on collaboration, and a guidance on evaluating progress. Read more
Crosswalk Tool for Kin-Specific Standards Crosswalk Tool for Kin-Specific Standards Monday, January 6, 2025 0 546 This link downloads an Excel crosswalk tool to help title IV-E agencies compare their current licensing or approval standards with the Kin-Specific Foster Home Approval: Recommended Standards of National Organizations in an effort to identify areas of alignment and identify areas for change to align with these standards. Read more