Kinship Care enable loved ones to enjoy life in a family home instead of a nursing home. The program ensures care is provided in a family setting for those who can no longer live safely and independently in their own home. Kinship Care program enables families to be compensated for caring for a loved one at home, in lieu of having them placed in a nursing home.

For family members parenting a child relative under the age of 18, due to incarceration, death of a parent, substance misuse, illness, etc in order to keep the child out of foster care. Kinship navigators provide emotional support, education, and guidance, and offer information, referral, and follow-up services to promote independence and enhance the well-being of the families they serve. Navigators can help with matters of healthcare, education, childcare, financial assistance, and legal questions about protecting your rights and the child’s well-being.