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.

• New York’s firewall policy requires a high-level review of efforts to achieve a kinship placement before any non-kinship placement is made. This high-level review is required at the child’s initial removal and any time there is a placement change into a non-kinship placement.

This chart outlines the options for kinship caregiving in the state of New York along with rights and responsibilities of caregivers and the supports and services available under each option.

New York's online Kinship Report  shares data on a variety of kinship variables for the state and by county.