Kinship is in Our Culture
TACFS believes in the power of families to support the children of this state. That is why we and our partners have joined together in various ways to advance and elevate kinship care.
Watch the TACFS Events page for kinship-specific events.
Kinship Advocates of Texas
TACFS has gathered a group of caring member agencies to form the Kinship Advocates of Texas (KAT). KAT strives to effectively advocate for kinship families and implement justifiable solutions to challenges that prevent children from successfully being placed in kinship care.
Our Resources
Kinship Legal Webinar Series (2026)
Every third Wednesday at noon, March to August 2026. This free webinar series from TLSC’s Family Helpline is designed to help kin caregivers navigate their rights and resources in Texas.
Kinship Legal Webinar Series (2025)
Click the session to view the session recordings and slides.
Texas Kincare Guide
The Texas Kincare Primer gives grandparents and nonparents resources and information for caring for children, including information about public benefits.
Kinship Navigator Programs
Statewide Resources for Kinship Families
Home Licensing Information Sessions
Kinship Advocates of Texas (KAT) is hosting monthly Statewide Kinship Home Licensing Information Sessions for kinship caregivers and professionals supporting kinship families who are interested in learning about the home licensing process.
Kinship Licensed Organizations
Publications
Kinship Best Practices Manual
Kinship Steering Committee Report
