Citation

Gordon AL, McKinley SE, Satterfield ML, Curtis PA. Child Welf. 2003; 82(1): 77-96.

Affiliation

Enhanced Support Services for Kinship Caregivers Project, Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), Washington, DC 20001, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Child Welfare League of America)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12641379

Abstract

This article describes findings from a series of focus groups conducted with formal kinship caregivers in Maryland. The findings reveal that kinship caregivers are committed to providing safety and stability for the children placed with them. The findings also suggest that caregiving can be a significant adjustment for many kinship caregivers and that expanded support services are needed to enhance their relationship with the child welfare agency.

Language: en