Family First brief  developed by ABA Center on Children and the Law, Children's Defense Fund and Generations United that highlights provisions that help kinship families, along with steps caregivers, advocates, and other leaders can take to help implement the Family First Act. Includes a chart comparing services and supports for kin before and after the Family First Act.  (December 2018).

The US Administration for Children and Families approved a new rule to allow states and tribes to create kin-specific licensing approval standards for kinship foster homes.

The US Administration for Children and Families approved a new rule allowing kin-specific licensing or approval standards for kinship foster homes.

Brief explanation of federal rule releaseed 9/28/23 that allows title IV-E agenceis to develop kin-specific licensing or approval standards. Contains a link where you can provide feedback on these standards and implementation guidance.

Website which contains tools and strategies to assist NYS local districts as they prepare for the implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act.  Powered by the Redlich Horwitz Foundation. Contains a series of videos including the first video - NY Leaders Are Putting Families First which highlights why key leaders in the state are increasing kinship care and rightsizing congregate care.