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Kinship care

This toolkit is for relatives, guardians, and community members who care for children and youth connected to them through family or culture. It includes stories, book recommendations, and practical resources to help and support them on their caregiving journey.

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Kinship caregivers in BC: You are not alone

More than 13,000 children and youth in BC are being...
The McKinney family of three and their dog.
Story

Meet the McKinney family

Four years ago, Erin McKinney shared her story with the...
Recommended books for kinship caregivers
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Recommended books for kinship caregivers

Many caregivers look for clear, trustworthy resources to help them...
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Practical tips for kinship caregivers in BC

If you’re stepping in to raise a relative’s child, you’re doing something truly meaningful. Whether you’re a grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling, or close family friend, you’re giving a child stability,...
A grandmother helping her grandchildren with her studies
Story

Meet Desaray: A story of finding permanency through kinship care and adoption

In the first part of her story, Desaray shares about her experiences with foster care, kinship care, and adoption. From being removed from her birth parents’ care at age three...
Meet Desaray: A story of finding permanency through kinship care and adoption
Story

Meet the Blood family

We are excited to announce that the Blood family has won third place in our 2024 This is Belonging photo contest! Tell us about your family’s story. What made you...
The Blood family
Story

Meet the McKinney family

Four years ago, Erin McKinney shared her story with the Belonging Network about her experience of adopting N, her second cousin. Their story continues as Erin shares updates about their...
The McKinney family of three and their dog.
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Grandmother struggles with parenting second time around

Five years ago, Sophie Perkins* was an empty nester in her fifties with a busy career. She had no idea that she was soon to become a full-time kinship caregiver....
Grandmother holding her two Granddaughters.
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Respite: how to make it a reality for your family

Respite is a vital support for many adoptive, kinship, and other permanency families, but it can be a challenge to access funding and to find trustworthy and reliable caregivers. In...
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For adoptive and permanency families, school often comes with unique challenges. This toolkit brings together tips, guides, and expert advice to help you prepare, problem-solve, and support your child’s success.
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For professionals

This toolkit brings together practical resources and insights to help social workers, teachers, and other professionals support adoptive and permanency families with understanding and care.
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