Family First: Kinship Care as a Gold Standard

Author

Ava Cloghessy, College of the Holy Cross

Date of Creation

5-15-2023

Degree Type

Thesis

First Advisor

Maria Rodrigues

Abstract

This thesis seeks to address how kinship care can produce higher permanency outcomes for children. Building on selected sources, the author will introduce testimony and illustrations from three key stakeholder perspectives involved in kinship care: children, their caregivers and caseworkers in the Child Welfare system. Finally, the proposed rule from the Administration for Children and Families will be evaluated as a policy recommendation.

Recommended Citation

Cloghessy, Ava, "Family First: Kinship Care as a Gold Standard" (2023). Washington Semester Program. 3.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/washington/3