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“Since the early 1980s, state’ use of kin as foster parents has grown rapidly, yet very little information is available on how and when local child welfare agencies use kin as foster parents, how agencies’ approach to kinship care differs from their approach to traditional foster care, and how local kinship care policies and practices vary across states. Thus, it is difficult for federal and state policymakers, as well as advocates and practioners, to evaluate how well kinship care ensures children’s safety, promotes permanency in their living situation, and enhances their well-being–three basic goals of the child welfare system.” –opening page of book