06/18/2026
💙 What is Fictive Kin?
When a child cannot safely remain with their parents, a biological relative isn't always available to step in.
Sometimes it's the child's teacher. A family friend. A trusted neighbor. The unofficial auntie or uncle. A church member. Someone who has already built a loving, meaningful relationship with the child.
These trusted adults are known as fictive kin.
For many children in Southern Nevada, where extended family may live in another state or not be available, fictive kin placements help children remain connected to familiar people and avoid being placed with strangers.
At Foster Kinship, we proudly support both relative caregivers and fictive kin caregivers. In fact, when we talk about kinship caregivers, we're referring to both.
Whether you're raising a grandchild, a niece or nephew, or the child of a close friend who has become family, you deserve the same support, resources, education, and community.
Because family is built through love, trust, and commitment. 💙
Have you heard the term fictive kin before? Tell us in the comments!
