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.

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

“Motherhood does not always arrive wrapped in a birth certificate or within the walls of a maternity ward. Sometimes, it shows up with a phone call in the middle of the night, through a tragic loss, or a moment of decision when a child is in need.”

This recognition, presented during the FAPAC Annual Gala on May 2, celebrates our ongoing commitment to uplifting kinship families and ensuring they have the resources and support they deserve.

“[CFSA] basically say[s], hey, it’s not our fault. There’s a social worker shortage in the whole United States. Every agency has this problem . . . .But maybe there are some jurisdictions that are doing better with that, and if so, why? Like, is it because they’re giving them more incentives? Is it a better […]

Effective November 1, 2024, pursuant to DHS Policy ESA-2025-02 (Cash), self-attestation will be accepted as proof of both the “living with” and “relationship” requirements for individuals applying for the District’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and Program on Work, Employment and Responsibility (POWER).  

Effective October 1, 2024, the household income cap increased from 200% to 300% of the federal poverty line, and TANF and SNAP is no longer included in the calculation of income.  This legislative change is the result of DC kinship caregivers’ advocacy on this issue.

DC now permits caregivers to show evidence of the caregiving relationship through a sworn statement, and no longer requires a court custody order.  DC KinCare Alliance identified this issue and advocated for this change.