Administration for Children and Families Program Instruction to provide instruction and attachements to title IV-E agencies on title IV-E plan amendments resulting from the promulgation of Separate Licensing Standards for Relative or Kinship Foster Family Homes (88 FR 66700). 

Historical guidance from the Children's Bureau on the implementation of the Fostering Connection Act.

These standards developed by the Foster Family-based Treatment Association, are designed to assist agencies in the development of quality Treatment Foster Care services for children, youth, and families. (2013)

Grandfamilies & Support Network brief highlighting Project GRANDD in Atlanta. The program serves any kin caregiver raising a child with disabilities in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Project GRANDD’s core components include: case management with wrap-around services; support groups for adults, children, and teens; material assistance; and family events.

Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network brief highlighting Project Healthy Grandparents. This research-based community program at Georgia State University provides in-home nursing and social work services to grandparents and the grandchildren they raise. Throughout the 12- month intensive intervention, PHG places an emphasis on building upon each grandparent’s strengths to educate and empower them, so they have the tools to continue their caregiving journey. The core components of the program include: monthly home visits with registered nurses; case management and monthly home visits with social workers; developmental screenings for the grandchildren; monthly caregiver support groups; and additional supports as identified by grandparents.