Kinship is a model of care in which children needing out-of-home placements are placed with family members or other individuals known to the child/family. It has been shown to create better outcomes for children and youth.

By keeping families together, kinship is the best way to ensure that children receive care that is culturally appropriate, and is recognized as a best practice for Black and Indigenous children.

If you know a family that is struggling or a child who is in need of protection, consider becoming a kin caregiver. Contact Kinship Supervisor, Vanessa Jones at Vanessa.Jones@hamiltonccas.on.ca

Information about Kinship

Click here to see an infographic that provides basic information about kinship in English and in French.

Click here for more detailed information about the myths and realities of kinship care.