Every May, we come together to recognize National Foster Care Month—a time to honor the strength, resilience, and love within foster families and the children they support. It's also a powerful reminder that caring for vulnerable youth isn’t just the responsibility of foster parents—it’s something entire communities can take part in.

Kinship care is a cornerstone of the child welfare system, providing a crucial alternative to traditional foster care. It involves relatives or close family friends stepping in to care for children when their parents are unable to do so.