SUMMARY — Kinship Care and Extended Family Support

Understanding Kinship Care and Extended Family Support

Kinship care and extended family support refers to the practice of placing children in the care of relatives or close family members, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, or cousins, rather than in institutional foster care settings. This approach is central to the Canadian child welfare system, which prioritizes maintaining family connections to ensure children’s emotional, cultural, and social well-being.