Kinship Placements

Kinship relative caregivers have been taking care of family for centuries. In the case of Child Welfare, Kinship Caregivers are essential to positive permanency of children who are placed In the care of Child Protective Services.  Research has shown us  that children who are placed within their families of origin have outcomes that are much better than when they are placed with a foster family. 

If you currently have children in your home with an open CPS case, have not received your license, and are unsure where to start, you are in the right place. Many relative placement homes need support in numerous areas; monetarily, physically, and emotionally.

You may be eligible to get your foster care license. When you become a licensed foster parent, you are approved to receive a payment that far exceeds what you receive as a kinship placement. Not only that, but you will have the support of a case manager and quicker access to support for needs that may come up while caring for children.

Foster Community is proud to partner with The Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services (TACFS). TACFS stives to advocate for kinship families and assist with solutions to challenges that may prevent children from being united in kinship care. These resources include:

TACFS Online Kinship Legal Webinar Series - Three, kinship-focused info sessions covering authorization agreements, public benefits and court cases. Register for the next class now.

Statewide Resources for Kinship Families - Resources include legal help, support services and more.

Home Licensing Information Session Slides - Online presentation offering kinship focused guidance.

Kinship Advocates of Texas - TACFS has gathered a group of caring member agencies to form the Kinship Advocates of Texas (KAT). KAT's goal is to advocate for kinship families and identify pathways to uniting children with their kinship caregivers. View participating child placing agencies from Region 7 that can guide you through the licensing process.

Ready to learn more? Click below and access all these helpful resources on the TAFCS kinship resources page.

In addition to accessing kinship specific resources, attending a general foster care and adoption information meeting can offer clarity towards next steps.

Foster Community hosts online foster care & adoption information sessions twice per month. You will learn about licensing requirements, kinship is discussed, as well as helpful tips from Region 7 child placing agencies. The meeting is followed by a Q &A session and you will receive helpful get-started resources. Ready to join? Click below and register today!