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Section 4 Overview

This section pertains to the policy and procedures necessary when an out-of-home placement of a child is imminent or has occurred.

Chapter 12 Overview

This chapter defines kinship care and the guidelines for selection of kin and close family friends as out-of-home placement providers.

Table of Contents

12.1  Definition and Purpose

12.2  Family Arranged Kinship Care

12.3  Agency Arranged Kinship Care

12.3.1  Licensure Process

12.4  Placement Activities/Placement Support

12.5  Renewal/Reassessment of Kinship Home

Chapter Memoranda History: (prior to 1/31/07)

CS03-32, CD04-79, CD05-80, CD06-37, CD06-46, CD06-75

Memoranda History:

Attachments:

Attachment A: Deleted per CD06-70 dated 8-2-06 (Grandparents as Foster Parents Program (GAFP)

Attachment B: Options for Assisting Kinships

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