This guide identifies several types of data that an agency seeking to understand their kinship care system should collect. It includes a description of the types of kinship data that are important, as well as the essential indicators that should be tracked. A benchmark worksheet is also included
Child welfare agencies should collect certain data and track key indicators to understand the experience of children living with kin as a result of child welfare intervention. The data that jurisdictions should collect to better understand the experience of children living with kin as a result of child welfare intervention.
