Why the US foster care system needs a systemic shift toward kinship care
In short: Sixto Cancel shares how his own experience in the flawed US foster care system led him to found Think of Us. Discover how prioritizing kinship care—placing children with extended family or familiar adults—could transform child welfare and mental health outcomes.
Within the US foster care network, young people face PTSD rates almost double those seen in war veterans. These systemic flaws can lead to negative life outcomes, including homelessness and incarceration.
To combat this, Sixto Cancel's organization, Think of Us, advocates for a transition toward kinship care. By placing children with extended family members or familiar adults rather than strangers, the goal is to provide the stable, loving environments necessary for healthy development.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: A Foster Care System Where Every Child Has a Loving Home | Sixto Cancel | TED
- Also: A foster care system where every child has a loving home | UConn KIDS (Kids in Developmental Science) | University of Connecticut
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