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Kinship care is the full-time protecting and nurturing of children by relatives or others to whom children and parents assign a family relationship, when parents are unable to care for them.

Where can I find support as a kinship caregiver?
Finding time for yourself can be a challenge but provides so many positive benefits for both you and the children you care for. That’s why we offer connections to these caregiver resources.

Finding Child Care: Child Care assistance is available; you can find resources on our Child Care page.  If you are over 55, there may be additional assistance available from your Area Agency on Aging.

After-School Programs: Clubs, camps, the YMCA, your local Parks and Recreation Department, or church youth groups are all good resources for free or low-cost activities for kids.

Kinship Educational Opportunities: The KCRC works with MSU Extension to offer kinship educational opportunities. View the full calendar of classes.

Support groups: Taking time to meet with other kinship caregivers allows you to connect with others who share your challenges. It’s also a great way to get new ideas to make your life easier.