QPI Webinar: Kin First: Best Practices in Policy and Implementation

Children and youth do best when they are with people they know and love. The Kin First approach to child welfare centers on the belief that families and tribes know what is best for their children—and that our policies and practices must reflect this truth.

In this webinar, participants will: Explore the principles of the Kin First approach and how it strengthens outcomes for children, youth, and families. Review federal and state family-finding statutes and available resources. Identify effective statewide Kin First strategies and protocols. Understand how prioritizing kinship placements aligns with QPI values and child welfare best practices.

Whether you are a caseworker, policy leader, advocate, or community partner, this session will provide practical tools and strategies for ensuring that children and youth remain connected to their families, cultures, and communities whenever possible. This 60-minute webinar is scheduled for Thursday, September 18th at 2:00 pm Eastern / 1:00 pm Central / 12:00 pm Mountain / 11:00 am Pacific.