Kinship Care

Kinship Care is caring for the child of a relative or close family friend.

Families often step up to care for the child outside of system involvement and without support. Pressley Ridge can provide the financial and emotional support you need by assisting you with navigating inside the system required to become a licensed Kinship Caregiver.  

 

 

Pressley Ridge offers:

  • Advocacy for your family’s needs
  • Financial support
  • Guidance navigating available resources and requirements
  • 24/7 access for any needs that arise
  • Emotional support as your family adjusts

Frequently Asked Questions About Working with Child Services

Does the child need to have Child Services involvement?

  • Yes. To receive supports, Child Services requires kinship homes to be licensed similar to foster care.
  • Pressley Ridge will navigate the system with you and assist in advocating for your family.

What Will I Need to Do?

  • Meet with Pressley Ridge staff in your home to complete the Home Study certification process required by the state.
  • Complete state-required training. Pressley Ridge offers in-person, on-line, and self-study resources to fit your schedule.

What Happens After I’m Licensed?

  • You’ll continue caring for the child in your home.
  • You and Pressley Ridge will keep your home certification up to date.
  • Pressley Ridge staff will visit your home and meet with you and the children you are caring for.
  • Pressley Ridge staff will consult with you and provide support as needed.

100% of Pressley Ridge kinship families report:

  • An increase in their well being
  • Learned life skills and achieved goals
  • Being involved with a support system
  • Being satisfied with services and would recommend Pressley Ridge to others

If you or someone you know are providing a home for a child or young adult, consider caregiving inside vs. outside of Child Services. Support is available.

Click the button below to get connected to one of our caring professionals. Once submitted, we will contact you to answer all of your questions.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A LICENSED KINSHIP CAREGIVER