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Responsibilities of Relatives

Take our questionnaire about becoming a foster care provider.

Relatives caring for dependent children are expected to:

Provide a safe home for the child.
See that the child is cared for and loved.
See that school age children attend school.
Provide supervision for the child.
Cooperate with the goals of the service plan.
Cooperate with visitation between child and parent.
Cooperate with court ordered services.
Make sure the child keeps all appointments.
Keep the social worker and court informed of the child's progress.
Explain to the child in a positive way why the parent is not able to provide care right now.

Relative Placement Through DCFS - the benefits children experience growing up with extended family. Clinical Issues for the Relative Caregiver - addresses unique issues of relatives caring for children. A Relative's Guide to Child Welfare Services (currently being revised) DSHS Kinship Care in Washington State Fact Sheet - Information and Resources for Relative/Kinship Caregivers of children in the Washington state child welfare system ZERO TO THREE - On Your Lap, In Your heart - for grandparents of children aged birth to three.

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