Learning Community Session: Trauma Informed Case Studies with Dr. Mike Sherman
Explore how traumatic life experiences can present in children, from newborns through teens, and participate in an interactive discussion on supportive strategies.
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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Federal Nutrition Programs & Kinship/
Grandfamilies Series: Summer Nutrition Programs Join experts from the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) for a four-part series of “office hours” style webinars where you can learn about federal nutrition programs, ask questions, and share experiences from your community.
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Housing for Grandfamilies: A Rising Need
As social service agencies and policy makers grapple with increasing demands for grandfamily and kinship housing, this webinar features two organizations that are providing much-needed housing for grandfamilies.
