| Legal issues are an important part of providing
care for relatives. Although dealing with the court system and attorneys
is the last thing you may want to deal with, it is important to know
that legal intervention may be your best ally in obtaining the resources
you need for the child(ren) in your care. |
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| Support groups specifically designed for kinship
caregivers are beneficial for kinship caregivers who need someone
to talk to, or someone to lean on.Attending a support group for kinship
caregivers allows you (the caregiver) to be in the company of other
kinship caregivers, who may be experiencing problems or dilemmas,
similar to your own. Participants often interact with one another
by discussing their own situations, providing information and advice,
and just lending an understanding ear. All kinship caregivers are
encouraged to attend support groups, not only to help yourself, but
also to help others in similar situations. |
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| Are you finding that becoming a kinship caregiver
raises many questions, but you have few answers? Many kinship caregivers
have questions concerning help with financial, legal, and childcare
issues, etc. Many of the most common questions can be answered here.
Please review the current list of frequently asked questions concerning
kinship care. Hopefully, these questions and answers will pave the
way for you to obtain the knowledge and information you need regarding
the child(ren) in your care. |
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