Kinship Care @KinshipCareMI

September 13th-17th is #ChildWelfareWorkerAppreciation Week! The child welfare workforce is an integral part of communities and caseworkers should be celebrated for their dedication. Thank you for all of your hard work and commitment to making the world a better place!

What is #kinshipcare? It's picking up LEGOs, but not before stepping on them. It's being a full-time storyteller, chef, & chauffeur. Kinship caregivers raise a relative's child, but their family looks like any other. Kinship caregivers can get support at kinship.msu.edu

In #kinshipcare support groups across Michigan, caregivers gather to share advice and learn from each other. Things like how to subtly introduce a new bedtime story because now you know this one by heart. Find a support group near you at kinship.msu.edu/Resources/Supp….

Kinship caregivers, you deserve some care, too. There are #kinshipcare support groups in counties all over Michigan where kinship caregivers gather to share experiences and advice. Find a support group near you at kinship.msu.edu/Resources/Supp….

All children, whether living with mom and dad, or with uncle or grandma, have been known to leave dirty socks lying around the house, you know? All families are normal. If your family is a #kinshipcare family, learn how we can help at kinship.msu.edu.

Research shows that kids placed in the care of a relative live more stable lives. Whether or not you're connected to the foster system, we can help you become a #kinship caregiver. If you wish to take care of a relative's child, head to kinship.msu.edu.

36% of foster care placements in Michigan are with relatives. In fact, placing children with relatives is top priority for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. If you wish to become the caregiver for a relative's child, we can help at kinship.msu.edu.

Some #kinship care families are in the foster system, some are not. We support kinship care families and those who wish to care for a relative's child. If you're the caregiver for a relative's child or wish to be, get connected to resources & support at kinship.msu.edu.

If your relative's child is in foster care, you can become their caregiver. Research shows that children under the care of kin enjoy greater stability. We can help. Learn how you can become a foster care replacement for your relative's child at kinship.msu.edu.

Our mission at the Kinship Care Resource Center is to serve #kinshipcare families by providing info & referrals to resources for caregivers & the children they're raising. You don't have to do it alone! Learn how kinship care families can get support at kinship.msu.edu.

If you aren't a kinship caregiver yourself, you might know someone who is! #kinshipcare is the full-time care of children by relatives or any adult who shares a kinship bond with a child. Learn how they can get support at kinship.msu.edu.

#kinshipcare, the care of a child by a relative, positively impacts the lives of children. It gives them the chance to grow up with their siblings, and it keeps them attached to their culture. Kinship caregivers, learn how you can get assistance at kinship.msu.edu.

Did you know there are approximately 52,000 children in Michigan living in kinship families? They're cared for by grandparents, aunts or uncles, tribe members, stepparents, and siblings. If you're a kinship caregiver yourself, find out how we can help at kinship.msu.edu.

Becoming a kinship caregiver is one of those things you don't think about until it happens, and when it happens, it can feel overwhelming. That's where we come in. Learn more about #kinshipcare families and how kinship caregivers can receive support at kinship.msu.edu.

Have you heard of #kinshipcare? There's a good chance you might be or know a kinship caregiver without even realizing it. Grandparents, godparents, siblings, and tribe members can all be kinship caregivers. Learn how they can receive support at kinship.msu.edu.

#kinshipcare families are families, & families come with a lot of challenges. Picky-eating. Know-it-alls. Sneaking out. But being a kinship caregiver means providing comfort despite the challenges. Learn how kinship caregivers can get support at kinship.msu.edu.

Kids in #kinshipcare have a family, non-traditional as it may be. They have a better chance at better life outcomes, and they have the opportunity to grow up with their siblings. Learn more about how kinship caregivers can receive support at kinship.msu.edu.

#Kinshipcare can be tough. Maybe you didn't expect to still be taking care of a child in your 50s, or maybe you didn't think you'd become a child's caregiver before 30. Kinship care is no cake walk, but it's worth it. Learn how you can get support at kinship.msu.edu.

Kinship caregivers give a lot to kids. They give them family, familiarity & stability. They keep children connected to their culture, and they give them a better chance for success in life. Learn how kinship caregivers can receive support at kinship.msu.edu. #kinshipcare

Family is a relative term. Whether the caregivers are Mom and Dad or Grandma and Grandpa. — family is family. Learn more about #kinshipcare families and how kinship caregivers can receive support at kinship.msu.edu.