Kinship Peer Liaisons: Harnessing Lived Experience to Support Families
Peer connections are an underutilized yet infinitely powerful source of support for kinship families, who often feel alone and overwhelmed on their journey. As a…
Data-Driven Insights on Kin Placements & Kin Stability
September 29, 2025
During their work in multiple states, the Foster Insights team at the University of Chicago has observed notable trends in kin placement rates and the stability of kin placements. We shared these observed trends and discussed their implications for stakeholders across the child welfare space. View the webinar recording for a discussion on what we learned about kinship families using placement data, and how these data-driven insights can help further the case for a kinship-first culture.
Presenters:
- Noah Duncan, Executive Director, Foster Insights, University of Chicago
- Jack Tait, Data Scientist, Foster Insights, University of Chicago
- Marina Nitze, Subject Matter Expert, Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network
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Across the Map, Around the Table: Six FRC Models Lifting Up Kin Caregivers and Grandfamilies
This webinar will spotlight six Family Resource Centers spanning rural and urban communities, immigrant-serving and faith-based programs, and school-based and mobile models.
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Family Resilience in Black Kinship Care: Perspectives of Children, Caregivers, and Birth Parents
Explore the unique history and use of kinship care in the Black community, one of the community’s enduring family strengths. The presentation will review how…
