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CHILDREN SERVICES Kinship homes are intended to be safe, temporary homes for abused, neglected, or dependent children. Kinship families can be relatives or non-relatives of a family or child that has a familiar and longstanding relationship and bond with the child. Kinship families are typically suggested by the birth parents when it is determined that the child(ren) must be placed in out of home care. Some kinship families contact the agency after they find out that a child they have a close relationship with has been placed in a foster home. Kinship families can work similar to foster care or, in some situations, adoption. The home assessments may model the requirements for foster care; however, a complete certification process may not be implemented. Please refer to the Recruitment Page of this web site for more information regarding home assessment criteria and procedures. Kinship families need to be willing to work with the agency caseworkers, the birth family, and area service providers, as well as the children involved. The family must be supportive of case plan goals and objectives and be an active participant in the case. Washington County Children Services ©2006 Washington County |