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Resource: Empowering Kin Caregivers Through the National Training and Development Curriculum
This article discusses how family connections contribute significantly to the development and identity of children, helping them grow and thrive. Research confirms that living with relatives is better for children, reducing the trauma related to separation from parents and preserving cultural identity and community connections. Kin caregivers also provide higher levels of permanency, and children experience less foster care reentry when living with kin.