Kinship care

Kinship care is when a child goes to live with a family member or close family friend because their own parents can't take care of them. This could be because the parents are sick, have problems with drugs, or have other difficulties that make it hard for them to take care of their child.

Imagine you have a friend whose mom is sick and needs to go to the hospital for a while. Your friend goes to live with their grandma during this time because their grandma can take care of them. This is like kinship care.

Sometimes, children can't stay with their own parents because it's not safe for them. In these cases, the child can go to live with a family member or friend who is approved by a special group of people called "social workers." These social workers make sure that the family member or friend is able to take care of the child and that the child will be safe and happy living with them.

Kinship care is important because it helps children have a stable and loving home while their parents work on fixing their problems. It also helps kids stay with people they already know and trust, which can make the transition easier for them.