Kinship placements can arise when parents face challenges such as illness, financial struggles, substance use, or other hardships and are unable to care for their children for a time. Instead of children entering a foster home, kinship care provides children with the opportunity to remain connected to their family, culture, and community while their parents work toward stability.

When life gets tough for a friend or loved one, we’re often ready to jump in and help. Sometimes, this means looking after their children for a while. But have you ever thought about doing the same for families you don’t know as well? This is the idea behind Love Your Neighbor Parenting.