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Supporting Kinship Caregivers Who Adopt
The following resources provide information on supporting and meeting the needs of kinship caregivers who have adopted or plan to adopt; resources include State and local examples.
Kinship Adoption: Meeting the Unique Needs of a Growing Population (PDF - 523 KB)
ChildFocus (2010)
Examines the unique needs of children who are adopted by their relatives. Specifically, it addresses the following questions: Why is kinship adoption on the rise? How does kinship adoption differ from other adoptions? What policies and practices can agencies consider to achieve successful kinship adoptions?
Patterns of Relative Adoption (PDF - 1300 KB)
Maza
Roundtable, 20(1), 2006
Discusses the rise in the rate of relative adoption in the United States, particularly among African-Americans; describes the characteristics of children adopted by relatives and of relatives who adopt; and explores adoption trends for children with disabilities.
Placement of Children With Relatives | |
Series Title: | State Statutes |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability: | View Download (PDF - 350KB) |
Year Published: | 2010 - 55 pages |
This publication summarizes State laws and statutes regarding placement of children with relatives when they are removed from their home and enter foster care. In order for States to receive Federal payments for foster care and adoption assistance, Federal law requires that they "consider giving preference to an adult relative over a nonrelated caregiver when determining placement for a child, provided that the relative caregiver meets all relevant State child protection standards." Most States give preference or priority to relative placements in their statutes. This publication discusses definitions of "relative," financial support for relative placement, and adoption by relatives. Summaries ... |
Relative Adoption Discussion Forum
Provides a venue for grandparents and other kin to discuss issues related to the adoption of the children in their care.
Relative and Stepparent Adoption
Beauvais-Godwin & Godwin (2005)
In Complete Adoption Book: Everything You Need to Know to Adopt a Child
View Abstract
Explores the advantages and disadvantages of adopting a relative, disclosure of the adoption to the child, and reasons relatives choose adoption. The chapter addresses kinship adoption, adoption by grandparents, and adoption by stepparents.
Understanding and Supporting the Unique Needs in Kinship Adoption
Singer (2006)
Describes the needs of all members of the adoption triad, and presents ways for kinship adoptive parents to support children in their care.
State and local examples
Adoption Relative Handbook
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (2005)
Provides legal information, steps to follow, and postadoption services for relatives completing kinship adoptions in Los Angeles County, CA.
Kinship Adoptions
Adoption Home Study Agency of Colorado
Explains Colorado law and policy on kinship adoption and provides services to families during the process.
Kinship Center
Describes a nonprofit agency in California that is dedicated to the creation, preservation, and support of foster, adoptive, and relative families. The website includes information on kinship adoption services, events, and online classes.