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Kinship Care

Kinship care is a way for Virginia’s children to stay connected to family when they are unable to live with their parents. When children enter foster care, relatives often can become a kinship foster parent. Kinship care can reduce trauma, promote stability, and maintain family and cultural connections.

Why Foster?

In Virginia’s Kin-First culture, foster parents play a critical role in allowing children who enter foster care to maintain connections with their families. Children in foster care need a sense of belonging and keeping them connected with their communities and families preserves vital relationships intended to last a lifetime.

Becoming a Foster Parent

Choosing to become a foster parent requires the willingness and the commitment to support children’s relationships with their families in order to make reunification possible. Learn more about becoming a foster parent by contacting your local department of social services

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Frequently Asked Questions

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