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Providing peer support for foster, adoptive, and kinship families

This tip sheet describes how the various forms of peer support—such as mentoring, peer liaisons, and direct support—can reduce isolation, provide encouragement, and help families access other helpful services. It also describes seven successful peer support programs.

Author: AdoptUSKids

Published: 2019

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Providing Peer Support for Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families (88 KB PDF)

AdoptUSKids

AdoptUSKids

AdoptUSKids authors include experts in child welfare, communications, evaluation, and/or technology from across the United States. Together, they drive the AdoptUSKids project, as it supports foster and adoptive families, raises awareness about the nationwide need for more of these families, and provides resources to child welfare systems and professionals.

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Family support strategies  Parent groups  Peer support  Sample support programs  Tip sheet