Kinship Care: Policy and Programmatic Innovations

The Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network will co-host a webinar on October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to explore policies and programs that support relatives and other kin raising children, both inside and outside the foster care system. Presenters will discuss how states define kinship care, strategies for improving access to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Ohio’s family-finding and kinship navigator programs, Idaho’s developing statewide plan for kinship support, and Social Security supports for grandparents raising grandchildren. The session will offer practical examples that TANF administrators can use to examine how their programs serve kinship families, coordinate with child welfare and community partners, and help caregivers navigate available assistance.