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Kin-Specific Foster Home Approval: Recommended Standards of National Organizations - Draft 2

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Newly drafted kin-specific licensing or approval standards, guidance and template forms for kinship foster family homes developed by national organizations with input from kin caregivers, subject matter experts, and at least 45 title IV-E agencies. These Kin-Specific Foster Home Approval Standards respect the unique circumstances of kin caregivers, removing many historic barriers and striving to make the approval process more flexible for kin caregivers. For sample template forms please visit this page

Kin-Specific Licensing Implementation Tool

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This tool provides 5 steps to support title IV-E agencies and collaborative partners in the implementation of the federal rule allowing for kin-specific foster care licensing. It includes an overview of federal foster home licensing requirements, how to analyze jurisdictional needs, tips on collaboration, and a guidance on evaluating progress. 

Kin-Specific Licensing Progress Tracker

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Resource showing where states, territories, and tribes are in the process of adopting kin-specific licensing standards. The map and chart are current as of 1/9/25, and will be periodically updated. Click on the states on the map who have been approved to see their kin-specific licensing policies, procedures, and resources.

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