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Peer reviewedDanzy, Julia – Child Welfare, 1996
Describes the experience of the Philadelphia Kinship Care Task Force's collaborative process between political, public, and private communities to respond to the emergence of kinship care. Describes the achievements including a national summit, initiation of dialog on policy and program aspects, and formation of legislative and administrative…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Caregivers, Child Custody, Child Rearing
Peer reviewedMcLean, Beth; Thomas, Rebecca – Child Welfare, 1996
Contrasts a group of informal kinship care providers in Philadelphia (KIDS'n'KIN Program) with two "formal" kinship care groups in Baltimore and California, examining similarities and differences in child and caregiver demographies and service needs. Presents the program's response to the needs of informal kinship care providers.…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Caregivers, Child Custody, Child Rearing
Peer reviewedIngram, Charlene – Child Welfare, 1996
Highlights the key issues in kinship care and discusses them as they relate to agency structure for kinship family support in the public child welfare system. Examines concerns for future planning, including meeting regulations, monitoring, and development of permanent plans, and explores implications for policy and practice. (Author/SD)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Custody, Child Rearing, Child Support
