Angels Kinship Program

The Angels Kinship Program supports relatives and close family friends caring for children involved in the child welfare system. 

Recognizing that kinship caregivers often face unique challenges with limited resources, the program offers trauma-informed case management, personalized guidance, and advocacy to help families navigate complex systems and maintain stable, loving homes.

Through Enhanced Care Management (ECM)—a Medi-Cal program that provides intensive, whole-person care coordination—caregivers receive support accessing health, behavioral, and social services tailored to their family’s needs. Angels partners with Medi-Cal health plans including Molina, Kaiser, and Blue Shield to deliver these services.

At its core, the program is rooted in a deep commitment to preserving family bonds and promoting long-term well-being for both children and caregivers.

Intended Participants
 The program is designed for kinship caregivers—such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, or close family friends—who have a formal placement through the child welfare system. At least one child in the home must be between the ages of 0–8.

Eligibility
 While the program supports the entire household, a child in the home must meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Under age 21 and currently in foster care

  • Under age 21 with a history of foster care within the last 12 months

  • Under age 18 and receiving or eligible for Adoption Assistance Program (AAP)

  • Under age 18 and receiving or eligible for Family Maintenance services in California within the last 12 months

Service Details

  • Cost: Free for eligible families through ECM

  • Health Plans: Services are available to families enrolled in Medi-Cal health plans: Molina, Kaiser, or Blue Shield

  • Locations: Services are provided in the home, in the community, or at our office in Kearny Mesa

  • Enrollment Support: If your child is not yet enrolled in a Medi-Cal health plan, our team can help you enroll or switch providers

For further information, please contact:  referrals@angelsfoster.org or 619-283-8100.