September is National Kinship Care Awareness Month.
Pressley Ridge Helps Kinship Families Find Support, Stability and Hope
When a child is cared for by a relative or close family friend, it is known as kinship care. Many families step forward during difficult times to keep children connected to the people, places and relationships they know best. Often, they do so outside of formal system involvement and without the support they need to navigate the challenges that come with caring for a child unexpectedly.
Pressley Ridge is committed to walking alongside kinship caregivers by providing both financial and emotional support. The organization helps families understand and complete the steps required to become licensed kinship caregivers, including navigating child services requirements, completing the home study certification process and accessing state-required training options that fit their schedules.
Through Pressley Ridge, kinship families receive advocacy, guidance and ongoing support as they adjust to their caregiving role. Services include help identifying available resources, financial assistance, 24/7 access for emerging needs and compassionate support as families work to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for the children in their care.
This support makes a meaningful difference. Pressley Ridge kinship families report increased well-being, improved life skills, progress toward personal goals, stronger support systems and high satisfaction with services. By helping families remain together and connected, Pressley Ridge strengthens the foundation children need to feel safe, supported and hopeful for the future.
For more information on Pressley Ridge Kinship Care Services, view our Kinship Page Here.