Grandparents Resources
Coalition Member Resources
The Idaho KINCARE
Coalition
Is
a association of grandparents, relative caregivers, advocates and agencies
who are dedicated to improving the lives of kinship families and serving the
best interests of children.
We are strategic
in developing relationships and partnerships that will influence public
policy and engage communities statewide who will network with the Kincare
Coalition to provide services and supports to kinship families.
We advocate for
policy and legislative changes that would provide improved financial and
legal assistance and increase supports and services to kinship families.
We strive to
increase public awareness as to the unique needs of kinship families and the
impact of substance abuse and addictions on children and the kinship
families that care for them.
Principles
that Guide our Work:
·
Families are resources to their own members, to other
families, and to communities
·
We recognize the strengths and resourcefulness of kinship
families
·
We recognize the importance of children’s continued
connections with their birth parents, siblings and extended family members.
·
We recognize the importance of actively involving kinship
families in efforts to develop and implement services to improve the quality
of programs that will address their needs
·
We advocate for and support kin who informally care for
children who prevent the need for placement in the state foster care
system.
·
We support and advocate placing children with kin – both
informally and for those children in foster care when birth parents are
unable to provide a safe, stable and nurturing environment.
