#12092. Kinship navigation: Facilitating permanency and equity for youth in child welfare
August 2026 | publication date |
Proposal available till | 28-05-2025 |
4 total number of authors per manuscript | 0 $ |
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Journal’s subject area: |
Sociology and Political Science;
Education;
Developmental and Educational Psychology; |
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Abstract:
Kinship care is a way to minimize some risks of traditional foster care, provide an opportunity for youth to remain connected to their extended families, and facilitate ongoing relationships. Previous work has suggested potential benefits of kinship placements for youth, but also challenges in identifying viable kin caregivers and providing adequate support and guidance for these families. Kinship Navigation has been developed to formally and systematically assure placement options and supports for caregivers. At present, however, there is relatively little empirical work on the benefits and outcomes of Kinship Navigation programs. Additional work is needed to more fully explore the key processes, families’ experiences and broader outcomes.
Keywords:
Child welfare; Foster care; Kinship care; Kinship navigation; Racial Equity
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