The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

Explore insights on using protective capacities and protective factors to build a continuum of practice that extends from safety to strength-building. 

Get an overview of the issues related to the physical and emotional safety of child welfare workers.

Get the latest research on decision science and safety decision-making practices in child welfare to help improved safety outcomes.

Learn about a framework for applying safety science to promote a culture of safety in child welfare agencies.

Bruce and Brenda have been married for 33 years and have four daughters. From 2006 to 2009, they provided a kinship placement for their four grandchildren. In 2010, the couple adopted Bruce (now 18 years old), Tre’Nae (now 15 years old), Mason (now 13 years old), and Kiaunna (now 10 years old).

This handout is part of the series, “Perspectives on Normalcy: Videos and Discussion Questions.” It is designed to facilitate discussion about the issues raised in the video, “Kinship Adoption: You Get a Call, ‘Do You Want These Kids?’”

Review the protective capacities and protective factors frameworks used to assess, intervene, and serve families.

Explore existing frameworks for protective capacities and protective factors and learn how to use them together for better prevention.

Explore the benefits of reunification and post-reunification supports and how these strategies help prevent reentry into foster care. 

Discover how parent partner programs support family reunification by guiding and motivating parents into constructive interactions with the child welfare system and courts.