Family-based care

Family-based care refers to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children through their family members or licensed caregivers within a family setting. This approach emphasizes maintaining family connections, emotional bonds, and stability, allowing children to grow up in a familiar environment whenever possible. It includes options such as guardianship, kinship care (care by relatives), or foster care with a focus on the child's well-being and development. Family-based care aims to support children’s emotional health and sense of belonging while ensuring their basic needs are met.