Kinship services in Tribal child welfare (Policy issues overview part one)

In this first part of a two-part toolkit, discover highlights in the critical role of kinship care in Indigenous communities, where extended family traditionally ensures child safety. The toolkit addresses policy considerations for Tribal child welfare programs, emphasizing trauma-informed guidance to support the creation of tribally specific policies. It aims to honor and bolster extended family systems, offering practical policy language and strategies to enhance support for kin caregivers, who are pivotal for the well-being of children in Tribal communities.