Engaging Caregivers in the Community
There is the age-old myth in working with kinship families: “Our organization has services in place, but I can’t get caregivers to show up. They…
How to Strengthen Tribal State Relationships to Maximize Resources for Families
September 22, 2025
Join the National Indian Child Welfare Association and the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network to explore how states and Tribes can work together to best support relative caregivers and families. Presenters from the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, and Kinship Connections of Wyoming will share the keys to successful partnerships.
Presenters
- Crystal L. Malone, Human Services Area Manager
- Tania Cornelius, CSW, MSW, Tribal Affairs Specialist, Department of Children and Families
- Violet Ready, Kinship Care Specialist
- Chandra Ortiz, Program Manager, Kinship Connections of Wyoming