Donte Massey, District of columbia ward 7 resident, testifies before the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety

Ward 7 resident Donte Massey shared how DC KinCare Alliance helped him navigate complex systems to secure custody, housing stability, and public benefits while raising his younger siblings. Through legal advocacy and community leadership development, he was empowered not only to keep his family together but also to advocate for the Close Relative Caregiver Program subsidy. His testimony underscores the critical role justice grant funding plays in helping kinship families achieve safety, stability, and self-sufficiency.