VIP KINSHIP AT HOPE & HOME
Kinship Families are all VIPs at Hope & Home
Join a community of caregivers making a difference in the lives of children across Colorado. Kinship parents like you make all the difference, and Hope & Home is here to support you at every step.
A New Kind of Kinship License
Thanks to new legislation in Colorado, kinship parents and caregivers with an open DHS case are able to become licensed in order to receive financial support. Hope & Home is here to help you not only become licensed, but provide caring support and friendly expertise along the way.
Get Licensed Quickly
All VIP Kinship families at Hope & Home receive Expedited Application Services, helping you get licensed in as little as 30 days. Every day a kinship caregiver waits to become licensed, they lose a minimum of $30/day and as much as $180/day (depending on the ages and number of children placed in their care). Plus, you’ll get a designated Licensing Specialist whose only job is to help make licensing easy for you!
Why Choose VIP Kinship?
Quick Start:
All services begin on day one. Most agencies wait until a family is fully certified to begin providing support services. This can take months and some agencies expect families to provide their own services with the money they receive from their stipends. Hope & Home’s VIP Kinship support services begin immediately upon the completion of the application.
Flexible Education:
All education is provided through the state-of-the-art DaVinci Learning System. 100% online and 100% on-demand. DaVinci meets all of your licensure and ongoing education needs in one place, featuring over 70 specialized classes. Some agencies may require you to take time off work to attend trainings, but with Hope & Home’s flexible online education you’re able to take high-quality (and dare we say, fun!) classes wherever and whenever.
A Built-In Community:
Join in on an online support group or a virtual coffee club meet-up; attend live workshops and retreats; explore the Zoondoogle factory; receive credits for practical supports like beds, clothing, school supplies, and so much more; and attend tons of unique, special events — all totally free to you!
Here for You Outreach:
Outreach means 24/7 support every day. Hope & Home’s outreach team includes your Home Supervisor, Hope Worker, Family Care Coordinator, and Support Group Leader. These staff and volunteers help you every step of the way. You are never alone.
"When I first tried to open my home to my nieces and nephews, the case manager told me I would never get approved for foster care. Then, we found Hope & Home. "
Don't Wait Another Day
We’re passionate about serving Colorado families — with offices in Colorado Springs, Denver, Pueblo, Alamosa, and Delta, plus a rural service team, there’s hardly anywhere in Colorado that we can’t help. Give us a call and a friendly team of foster care and kinship care experts are happy to help.
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As the largest foster care agency in the State of Colorado, Hope & Home has long been known for bringing the gold standard of care to kids in need, having been recognized by numerous judges, child welfare experts, colleges, funding organizations, and more.
Get Involved Today
Interested in learning more? Get in touch and our Hope and Home team will be happy to answer questions and suggest next steps.