The use of kinship care is a child protection practice that has experienced strong growth in recent years in Western countries, including in Quebec. Despite this observation, knowledge about the reality of this type of placement remains limited. Twenty kinship foster families were interviewed to better understand the experiences of these foster carers. The results show the significant commitment of these resources to the children but also the need for support given the multiple challenges they face. Kinship care services should therefore aim to support them on a personal, family and social level. Considering the model of working relationships that makes these foster carer’s partners in the public social services network, it is also important that these resources be supported in learning this new role.