Image celebrating The Belay Foundation's new Specialist Support Worker (SSW) services for adoptive, kinship and special guardianship families

SSW webinar tomorrow - 10th March - at noon. Intrigued? Want to know more about how a Specialist Support Worker might help your family?

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Caregivers, lawyers and advocates urge 'kinship first' reforms, automatic enforcement of timelines after case accounts and missing‑child failures Advocates and caregivers described cases they say show failures to follow statutory timelines and called for enforceable 'kinship first' practices, stronger missing‑child response, mandated training, and mechanisms to escalate missed deadlines under Jacob's law.

Arizona advocates are demanding urgent reforms to ensure timely placements for children in foster care and to uphold the principles of kinship care after harrowing case testimonies reveal systemic failures.

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South Carolina updates regulations for kinship foster care placements amidst federal changes South Carolina introduces new regulations to simplify kinship placements and access federal funds.

South Carolina is leading the way in reforming foster care for kinship families, easing financial burdens and paving the path for crucial federal support!

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California amends child custody laws to prioritize family placements Lawmakers revise Welfare and Institutions Code to enhance support for kinship families

California's AB 562 is set to revolutionize child welfare by prioritizing family reunification and support for kinship caregivers, igniting a heated debate on child safety versus family preservation.

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