Overview of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Kinship Parenting Program
The article discusses various strategies for family search and engagement aimed at locating relatives and fictive kin for children in out-of-home care. These strategies include a focus on diligent searches to identify potential family connections and utilizing tools like family finding technologies and genealogy resources. The goal is to strengthen family connections, which can help in achieving better outcomes for children by placing them in more stable and supportive environments. The article also emphasizes the importance of culturally responsive practices and the involvement of family members in the child’s life to provide emotional support and continuity.
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