Kids in Kinship Care: In Their Own Words

What is it really like to grow up in kinship care? In Kids in Kinship Care: In Their Own Words, teens from the GRANDfamilies Youth Council share their experiences, perspectives, and advice in their own voices. They talk about the strengths they’ve gained, how they describe their families to others, what they’ve learned along the way, and what they wish adults understood about young people being raised by relatives. Their families and experiences are different, but each teen brings an important perspective on what it means to grow up in kinship care. This video was created by the GRANDfamilies program of Children’s Service Society of Utah, which provides support, education, and resources for grandparents and other relatives raising children. Learn more about GRANDfamilies and our services at cssutah.org.