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Supporting kin and the
children they raise

DC KinCare Alliance Free Legal Helpline

Supporting Relative Caregivers

DC KinCare Alliance seeks to achieve a future where all DC children live in safe and stable homes.

We work to support caregivers (usually grandparents and other relatives) who raise DC’s most vulnerable and at-risk children when their parents are not able to care for them.

Parents may have died, be incarcerated or homeless, have a substance use or mental health disorder, abuse or neglect their children, have been detained or deported, or are sick from COVID-19.

We respect and empower relatives to care for at-risk DC children by providing:

  • Legal representation
  • Information and education
  • Advocacy
IMPORTANT!
You can now apply for a caregiver subsidy!

Meet Brenda and Her 8-Month-Old Granddaughter Kayla

Brenda began caring for her grandbaby Kayla when Kayla’s mother was hospitalized from a drug overdose. Kayla’s father is incarcerated for trying to kill Kayla’s mother. Brenda struggled to feed, clothe, and get diapers for Kayla. Even worse, once COVID hit, Brenda lost her minimum wage job and got behind paying her utilities and rent. She was terrified she would become homeless.

Recent News

July 2, 2025

DC KinCare Alliance Summer 2025 Newsletter

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July 1, 2025

September 2025 is Officially Kinship Care Month in D.C.!

We’re proud to share that the D.C. Council officially declared September 2025 as Kinship Care Month, thanks to a ceremonial resolution introduced by Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker, who chairs the Committee on Youth Affairs.

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June 26, 2025

Read the DC KinCare Alliance FY 2024 Annual Impact Report

We are pleased to announce the publication of our FY 2024 Annual Impact Report.

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We believe in relative caregivers who step up to raise DC’s at-risk children.

Your gift today can directly and positively impact their lives.

Any amount is gratefully accepted and will be applied directly to help those most in need.