{"id":305482,"date":"2025-12-30T12:24:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T19:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/co4kids.org\/?p=305482"},"modified":"2025-12-30T12:24:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T19:24:26","slug":"deandreas-kinship-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/co4kids.org\/es\/parent-partner-blog\/deandreas-kinship-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"DeAndrea\u2019s Kinship Journey: A Commitment to Family Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"has-arrow-mask-down ani-bottom has-arrow-mask-pad has-arrow-mask wp-block-group has-wider-padding has-sticky-radius has-0-9-background-color has-background has-arrow-mask has-arrow-mask-down ani-bottom has-arrow-mask-pad has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<header class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-0-9-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0af18515 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrowed-back\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4kids.org\/blog\">Back to Blogs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/co4kids.org\/es\/category\/parent-partner-blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Parent Partner Blog<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-h-2-font-size\">DeAndrea\u2019s Kinship Journey: A Commitment to Family Connection<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-first-md is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"ani-bottom has-arrow-mask-down has-arrow-mask wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https:\/\/co4kids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Oct13-172025-369.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A smiling woman with dark hair wearing a denim jacket is holding a young boy wearing a burgundy shirt and blue glasses in an outdoor setting with a fall-colored background.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/co4kids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Oct13-172025-369.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/co4kids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Oct13-172025-369-450x313.jpg 450w, https:\/\/co4kids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Oct13-172025-369-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/co4kids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Oct13-172025-369-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/co4kids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Oct13-172025-369-1536x1067.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-full-width-m has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-704e782a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">DeAndrea exemplifies the power of kinship care, having taken in her relative Jason as an infant after his siblings were adopted by her sister and sister-in-law, ensuring he remained connected to his family. Jason, now three years old, maintains a close relationship with his older siblings, a seven-year-old sister and five-year-old brother, speaking to them nightly and seeing them multiple times a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u00abI couldn\u2019t imagine him not knowing his family and his siblings. It just seemed like the right thing to do,\u00bb DeAndrea shared, highlighting the driving force behind her decision to take on an infant as a single parent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Jason&#8217;s early life presented challenges, as he was born prematurely and substance-exposed. Seeing him grow from a two-pound preemie on oxygen to a smart, vocal three-year-old has been the most rewarding aspect of DeAndrea\u2019s parenting journey. From paddleboarding on the lake in the summer to snowshoeing in the winter, Jason leads an active life, full of joy and curiosity. He&#8217;s a social butterfly at daycare, loves saying hello to people, and is currently obsessed with Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man. This Halloween, he&#8217;s excited to be Chase from Paw Patrol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u00abJason is, oh my gosh, he is the cutest thing. I know I&#8217;m biased, but he is very cute. He is very independent, and he likes going on adventures,\u00bb DeAndrea recounts of Jason.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">DeAndrea, being a caseworker herself, understands how the system is supposed to function, which provides her with a unique perspective. The journey of getting certified as a kinship caregiver for Jason and then adopting him, though filled with moments of relief and overwhelming emotion, was ultimately a special one for DeAndrea. She credits her agency, Kin Connect, for their support throughout the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u00abMy entire world revolves around him instead of me. So, that&#8217;s a big change, but I&#8217;ve learned a lot about my capacity to care and just how hard it is to be a mom, that&#8217;s for sure. Everything has changed for the better, though,\u00bb DeAndrea remarked of how her life has changed since welcoming Jason into her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">DeAndrea\u2019s parenting style leans towards gentle parenting, focusing on emotional understanding and open communication. When asked for advice for other single individuals considering kinship care or foster care she emphasized the crucial role of a strong support system. For DeAndrea, this village includes her sisters, two close friends, and supportive co-workers and a boss who offer flexibility for appointments and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u00abMake sure you do have a village that can support you. 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