{"id":19541,"date":"2022-03-08T13:14:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T18:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fpocf.org\/?page_id=19541"},"modified":"2025-04-13T15:56:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T19:56:39","slug":"parent-non-relative-kin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fpocf.org\/family-allies\/parent-non-relative-kin\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent\/Non-Relative Kin"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Parent\/Non-Relative Kin<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

If a child can\u2019t safely remain at home with their birth parents, a relative or non-relative caregiver who can step in and provide care for the child is the next best option.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

What is Fictive Kin?<\/b><\/h3><\/div>

Fictive kin (or non-relatives) are people who are close to the family but not blood relatives. They are also not related to the family through marriage. Examples of fictive kin are long-time neighbors, god-parents, close family friends or mentors. In the event that the parents or relatives are temporarily unable to look after the child or children, Family Allies will suggest that a non-relative is an ideal person to engage in providing safe and healthy care.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information about relative and non-relative caregiving, please contact us at 321-634-6047.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

What is a Level 1 Child-Specific Foster Home?<\/b><\/h3><\/div>

Relative\/non-relative caregivers seeking to be licensed as a Level 1<\/a> home:<\/span><\/p>\n