Development and Implementation of Tribal Foster Care and Relative/Kinship Care Standards: Second Edition

Tribes need policies and standards that reflect the needs of children and families in their communities. This Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network report provides guidance for developing and implementing Tribal foster care and relative/kinship care standards, including considerations for supporting caregivers and ensuring children remain connected to family and culture.

This resource can provide Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) staff with important context for understanding the child welfare systems and policies that kinship families may encounter. It can also support conversations between TANF and child welfare staff about how financial assistance, caregiver supports, and child welfare services intersect and where stronger coordination may be needed.