Q1
Example of kinship caregiver
Aunt, uncle, older siblings, grandparents etc…
Example of fictive kin
Neighbor, Pastor, teacher, coach, godparents etc….
A child is having behavior problems at school and a legal issue, and a social worker steps in to support the child and connect the family to services.
Department of Juvenile Justice
A caregiver notices that their teenage foster child has become withdrawn, lost interest in activities, and is struggling in school. They are concerned about the teen’s mental health but don’t know how to start the conversation or where to get help.
SC Department of Mental Health
A mother of two has been experiencing ongoing abuse from her partner. One evening, after an argument escalates, she decides she needs to leave for her safety and her children’s well-being. She has limited money, no nearby family, and is unsure where to go or what resources are available.
CASA Family Systems
A single father has recently gained full custody of his children and is struggling to balance work, parenting, and household responsibilities. He feels stressed and unsure where to find parenting support or childcare assistance.
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition
A kinship caregiver with a chronic health condition is so focused on the child’s needs that they skip their own doctor’s appointments and medication routines.
The Bulldog Community and Wellness Hub
A caregiver notices that their teenage foster child has become withdrawn, lost interest in activities, and is struggling in school. They are concerned about the teen’s mental health but don’t know how to start the conversation or where to get help.
She’s Counseling
A grandmother has taken in her grandchildren unexpectedly. She loves them deeply but is struggling financially and doesn’t know how to access support services or benefits available to kinship caregivers.
Strengthening families or The Courage Center
A family with three children is living on a limited income. They are having difficulty affording groceries, rent, and utilities each month. The parents are working but still fall behind and need help accessing community resources to stabilize their situation.
OCAB- Head Start Center