As Kinship Care Month comes to a close, we’re looking at the progress made since the 2024 law took effect.
As of July 2026, the kinship placement rate has increased by 46%.
That’s significant progress.
@mdhumanservices.bsky.social
@mdhumanservices.bsky.socialAs Kinship Care Month comes to a close, we’re looking at the progress made since the 2024 law took effect.
As of July 2026, the kinship placement rate has increased by 46%.
That’s significant progress.
@innovations-uconn.bsky.socialDid you know 2.5M kids in the U.S. are raised in #KinshipCare by grandparents, other relatives, or family friends?
This #KinshipCareMonth, we’re listening to, uplifting & standing with kinship families.
Explore the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network's toolkit: gksnetwork.org/kinship-mont...
@mdhumanservices.bsky.socialSometimes, keeping a child connected to family can make all the difference.
This Kinship Care Month, we’re highlighting the lasting impact of kinship care.
@nhchildrenstrust.bsky.socialKinship families come in every shape, what they share is love and commitment. This month we're honoring that strength and the support networks that help kinship families thrive. 🏡
#KinshipCareMonth #NHFamilies #FamilyStrength #CommunityResilience #StrengtheningFamilies
@mdhumanservices.bsky.socialKeeping kids connected to family, community, and the people who love them matters deeply.
Grateful to @govwesmoore.bsky.social for empowering this work, and proud of our DHS team for turning that commitment into meaningful change for children and families every day.
@mdhumanservices.bsky.socialThanks to the 2024 Kinship Care Law and the Moore-Miller administration’s Family Matters initiative, 50% of children in foster care under 10 were living with kin as of July — up from 34.5% in July 2024.
Learn more:
@elderjusticeny.bsky.socialKin caregivers save taxpayers $10.5B/yr by keeping kids with family. Without them, foster care would be overwhelmed.
These caregivers take on this responsibility at a personal cost. It’s time we show up for the caregivers who show up for our kids.
@mdhumanservices.bsky.socialThank you to all of our dedicated kinship caregivers!
@bettzedeklegal.bsky.socialPreparing today can reduce stress and confusion and help children remain safe, housed, and connected to the care they need.
English: https://bettzedek.org/resources/family-preparedness-toolkit/
Spanish: https://bettzedek.org/resources/family-preparedness-toolkit-spanish/
@childtrends.bsky.socialSeptember is #KinshipCareMonth! Let’s celebrate the grandparents, other relatives, & family friends who are stepping up to raise kids. www.gksnetwork.org/kinship-mont...