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Keeping it in the family- Toronto Sun Article

Posted by catherine on March 18th, 2008

Keeping it in the family
The Children’s Aid Society’s kinship care program places kids in familiar surroundings
By Sarah Green, Sun Media

*Reprinted by Permission from the Toronto Sun

To the outside world, they are grandma and grandpa.
But to four Toronto boys, who have lived with their grandparents for most of their young lives, they are simply mom and dad. (more…)

Kinship Care: Changing the Concept of Family, One Home at a Time

Posted by catherine on July 13th, 2007

Two young boys are kicking a worn soccer ball against the side of the house. They are so similar in appearance they could be twins. They both stop for a moment and stare at the social worker as she steps out of her car. As she comes closer and says hello, one boy steps forward:

“When is the baby coming? Do you have her now?” (more…)

Kinship

Posted by catherine on February 22nd, 2007

Kinship is any living arrangement in which a relative or someone else who is emotionally close to the child takes primary responsibility for raising the child.  This living arrangement can either be an “in CAS care” in a Kin foster home or “out of CAS care” through a court order or agreement.   

Benefits of Kinship

Children can live with people who they know and trust and have some connection to their family of origin· The integrity of the family’s cultural and ethnic identity is supported· Children may be able to remain in their own community · A child’s sense of belonging to a family is often enhanced 

The Kinship  Program

· Searches actively for kith and/or kin for the purpose of a placement · Completes a child-specific home study with the focus of securing a placement for the child(ren)· Provides Child and Youth Work support to children and families during the child(ren)’s transition into their new home and later on when needed · Collaborates with the family and other service providers in the assessment process · Assigns a Resource Worker to provide support and consultation to the Kin Foster Parents while ensuring they follow the Society’s policies and the licensing requirements of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services  

Referral Process

· Contact the child’s worker if you know his or her name.  If you don’t know the name, call Intake at 416-924-4646.   

How to become a Kin Provider

· Participate in a strengths based assessment, focusing on the child’s needs ·Attend education training sessions · Complete the following checks:  Criminal Record; Child Welfare History; Medical Report; Personal references  

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