Kinship

Family Voices United asked kinship and relative caregivers, parents and current and former foster youth: What's needed to help relative caregivers navigate supports and services for the children they are... (Read more)

Listen as Family Voices United members share perspectives on strengthening families and opportunities with prevention support to keep kids out of foster care. Learn how constituents are taking action, getting... (Read more)

Listen as Family Voices United members share how legal representation can make a difference for families. Learn how constituents are taking action, getting involved, and building the movement! Click here... (Read more)

Listen as Family Voices United members share how support can make a difference for kinship families. Learn how constituents are taking action, getting involved, and building the movement! Click here... (Read more)

Brenda Ryan, resident of Summit County Ohio, is advocating for grandparents raising grandchildren - particularly those affected by the opioid crises. She has started Keys to Success - an event... (Read more)

Family Voices United member, Tecoria Jones, spoke at South Carolina's Kinship Day at the Capitol in March. In front of the 200+ attendees, she reflected on the importance of solidarity... (Read more)

"I believe that a caseworker for each family is needed. This would be a person that they can call with questions about how to navigate through the system, what services... (Read more)

"I would like to see more opportunities for kinship and foster families (parents and kids) to connect. It's most helpful to learn about resources from peers that have been through... (Read more)

Family Voices United wants to hear from YOU! If you are a foster youth or alumni, parent or relative/kinship caregiver - share your voice - and you could win... (Read more)

Kinship Day at the Capitol: GrandRally Giving Voice to Kinship Families September 26, 2018 Kinship/relative caregivers, families and supporters gathered at the Capitol to highlight their experiences, connect with each... (Read more)