Provides short-term assistance to relative caregivers who are not involved in the formal child welfare system.

Helps families access child-only grants, secure essential goods and services, and connect with needed community resources.

A caseworker assists the family until guardianship is obtained, offering crisis intervention, family mediation, and referrals to legal, medical, and housing services.

Support may also include recommendations for cash or in-kind assistance to help maintain a stable home.