Kinship Care / Adolescent Services / SILP / TFBH / Adoption

Because of the agency’s commitment and recognition of strengthening family ties, the Kinship Care Program within the Foster Care Department was implemented.

Kinship Care is a branch of Foster Care that allows children to reside with extended family members, under the supervision of HDWC, in approved relatives’ homes.

Knowing the benefit children receive by living with relatives (grandparents, uncles, aunts, siblings, etc.) or persons they know and love, Harlem Dowling has taken the initiative to encourage and support these unions.

By maintaining the continuity of family ties and tradition, these children often stay in their own communities and are able to remain in schools, churches, and amongst loved ones with whom they are familiar, significantly reducing the level of disruption. This continuity contributes to the overall well being of the children.