{"id":3526,"date":"2022-11-17T13:41:21","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T18:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/211md.org\/?page_id=3526"},"modified":"2026-02-03T15:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:07:56","slug":"quan-he-ho-hang","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/211md.org\/vi\/resources\/children-families\/kinship-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Kinship Care 101: N\u00f3 l\u00e0 g\u00ec v\u00e0 n\u00f3 gi\u00fap \u00edch nh\u01b0 th\u1ebf n\u00e0o"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Caring for a relative’s child or family by choice (non-relative) makes a difference! Even if it’s an informal arrangement, this 24\/7 care is kinship care when family or a non-relative steps in to help during a parental hardship.<\/p>\n

This guide to kinship care helps Marylanders understand kinship care and the benefits available. Many families are making a difference in this way and do not realize benefits are available to help them as a kinship family!<\/p>\n

Get started by searching for resources or keep scrolling to read about the programs below.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSearch for Kinship Resources\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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About kinship<\/a>   |   How it helps the child<\/a>   |   Is it for me?<\/a>   |   Help & benefits <\/a><\/p>\n

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Ch\u0103m s\u00f3c h\u1ecd h\u00e0ng l\u00e0 g\u00ec?<\/h2>\n

In Maryland, kinship care is when a relative or family by choice (non-relative) cares for a non-biological child 24\/7 in their home.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This temporary out-of-home care is called kinship care.<\/p>\n

It keeps the children in a familiar family environment and connected to their community and culture.<\/p>\n

Maryland’s Kin-First Approach<\/h3>\n

Maryland’s “Kin-First”<\/strong> approach focuses on placing children with relatives or close family friends when a parent can’t care for their child due to a serious hardship.<\/p>\n

Under the “kin-first” culture, when a child enters foster care, the Department of Social Services will try to find a kinship caregiver. This choice is preferred because it builds on existing relationships and family bonds. That familiarity with the people and environment provides a smooth transition for the child to continue developing and thriving.<\/p>\n\t

C\u00e1c lo\u1ea1i ch\u0103m s\u00f3c quan h\u1ec7 h\u1ecd h\u00e0ng<\/h2>\n

C\u00f3 nh\u1eefng ng\u01b0\u1eddi ch\u0103m s\u00f3c h\u1ecd h\u00e0ng ch\u00ednh th\u1ee9c v\u00e0 kh\u00f4ng ch\u00ednh th\u1ee9c.<\/p>\n

Formal<\/h3>\n

V\u1edbi Ch\u0103m s\u00f3c Th\u00e2n nh\u00e2n (ch\u00ednh th\u1ee9c), S\u1edf D\u1ecbch v\u1ee5 X\u00e3 h\u1ed9i \u0111\u1ecba ph\u01b0\u01a1ng \u0111\u1eb7t m\u1ed9t \u0111\u1ee9a tr\u1ebb \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c h\u1ecd ch\u00fa \u00fd \u0111\u1ebfn v\u1edbi m\u1ed9t ng\u01b0\u1eddi th\u00e2n ch\u0103m s\u00f3c. Ng\u01b0\u1eddi th\u00e2n duy tr\u00ec quy\u1ec1n gi\u00e1m h\u1ed9 v\u00e0 ch\u0103m s\u00f3c 24\/7.<\/p>\n

Informal<\/h3>\n

With Informal Kinship Care, a relative or non-relative adult provides care and custody for a child due to serious family hardship. Legal custody is not required, and the child is not in the care, custody, or guardianship of the local Department of Social Services.<\/p>\n

If a mother, father, or legal guardian experiences a serious hardship, they can place their child in informal kinship care. It’s a living arrangement for a child not in the care, custody, or guardianship of the local Department of Social Services.<\/p>\n

What’s a serious hardship?<\/h4>\n

The qualifying circumstances include these serious hardships:<\/p>\n