Grandfamilies
Description:
Our Mission:
- Educate individuals about state laws, legislation and policy in support of grand families
- Assist interested policymakers, advocates, caregivers, and attorneys in exploring policy options to support relatives and the children in their care
- Provide technical assistance and training
Grandfamilies.org staff are available to provide technical assistance to help assist national, state, regional and local child welfare agencies with implementing federal child welfare laws including:
- Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018 (Family Foster Home Licensing Standards, and Kinship Navigator Programs)
- Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act of 2014
- Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008