MERCER COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES HAS CONCLUDED ITS 2025 KINSHIP SUPPORT PROGRAM AFTER PROVIDING MORE THAN SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS IN ASSISTANCE TO THIRTY-FIVE LOCAL KINSHIP FAMILIES.

THE PROGRAM HELPS RELATIVES AND CLOSE FAMILY FRIENDS CARE FOR CHILDREN WHEN PARENTS ARE UNABLE TO DO SO, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR NEEDS SUCH AS VEHICLE REPAIRS, HOUSING COSTS, CLOTHING, SCHOOL EXPENSES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL CHILD-RELATED SERVICES.

OFFICIALS SAY THE FUNDING HELPED REDUCE FINANCIAL STRAIN, PREVENT PLACEMENT DISRUPTIONS, AND ALLOWED CHILDREN TO REMAIN WITH TRUSTED FAMILY MEMBERS WHILE MAINTAINING STABILITY IN THEIR DAILY LIVES.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT KINSHIP CARE, FOSTER CARE, OR ADOPTION, CONTACT MERCER COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES.