Services not being provided to the relative caregiver was influenced by the multiple workers and agencies involved with this case.  Having this many workers on one case impacted communication and consultation between the two agencies involved with regards to which agency was assessing and providing services to the relative caregiver. Furthermore, in relative foster care placements such as this, agencies are less likely to provide services to relative placements.  This was often supported by relative placement providers having and utilizing informal supports. It is also common in cases such as this that a history of mistrust exists between the family and the local agency, impacting the relative placement provider requesting services for support.  Furthermore, there are a lack of culturally appropriate services available for relative placement providers.  Lastly, staff perceived that this provider was getting all of the services he needed as it was common that he would reach out for basic need items and allowances for the children he was caring for. 