News and Events

More than 21,000 Utah children are being raised by relatives other than biological parents.   Watch CSS' Executive Director talk about our GRANDfamilies program on the new FOX 13 Healthier Together: Kinship Care Month video.  

Growing childcare crisis in Utah impacts parents and teachers. Watch CSS staff talk on this in the new ABC4 News Report on the Growing Childcare Crisis.  

Children’s Service Society of Utah is excited to invite you to our CSS 2026 Fun Run! Join us for a morning of family-friendly fun featuring a 5K, kids’ fun dashes, music, and activities for all ages. Whether you’re walking, jogging, or running, this event is about coming together as a community to support children, caregivers, and families.

Children’s Service Society of Utah (CSS) is proud to be connected to the recently published article, “Intergenerational Caregiving Teams: Reconceptualizing Youth Caregivers in Kinship Care with Aging Adults to Inform Service Delivery.” This research brings important attention to families in kinship care where caregiving responsibilities are shared across generations.