For Kinship Caregivers
Resources
Caring for a relative's child is an act of love — and you do not have to do it without support. Here are the resources Angelheart offers relative caregivers, from licensing help to training and financial assistance.
New Here? Start With the Basics
If you are just stepping into this role, these pages explain what kinship care is and what help is available:
- For Grandparents Raising Grandkids — a gentle starting point if you have suddenly found yourself caring for a child.
- About Kinship Care — how kinship care works in Texas and how Angelheart serves relative families.
- What Is Kinship Care? — the bigger picture, in plain language.
Licensing Support
Becoming a licensed kinship caregiver unlocks training, financial assistance, and a dedicated support team. Your Angelheart caseworker guides you through every step — see what is involved on our Becoming a Licensed Kinship Caregiver page.
Training & Case Management
Licensed relative caregivers receive trauma-informed care training to help you understand and meet the needs of the child in your home, along with case management from a worker who knows your family and helps you navigate appointments, paperwork, and the courts.
Financial Assistance
Taking in a child you may not have planned for brings real costs. Licensed kinship families receive financial support to help provide for the everyday needs of the children in their care. Your caseworker can walk you through exactly what you qualify for.
Helpful Links
Explore vetted local and statewide partner organizations on our Helpful Links page, and find answers to common questions in the Kinship Care FAQ.