Summarizes key findings from the most recent survey of states’ kinship care policies. This study looks at the implications of states increasing their use of relatives to care for abused and neglected children to avoid having to take children into custody, from Child Trends (2008).

Compares foster care licensing and payment policies by state, from Urban Institute (2003).

Generations United report about the barriers to affordable housing that grandfamilies face. The report also highlights examples of specialized grandfamilies housing programs across the US with the potential for nationwide expansion, and gives other recommendations to help support grandfamilies .

In addition to reading the full report, you can:

Download the Infographic

Listen to our Podcast Episode on the Report

Check out the Event Recap

Read GU Executive Director Donna Butts’ Article on the Report

Generations United signature report in 2014 focuses on who the families are, their strengths and challenges, and recommendations for supporting them. 

Generations United signature report in 2015 focuses on highlighting the top 10 states with grandfamily-friendly laws and policies.