Learning Community Session: Kin Caregiver Panel Discussion with Dr. Joseph Crumbley
Join us for a panel discussion with kin caregivers on traumatic life experiences from their perspective, and how agencies can best support them and their families.
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
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Strategies for Using Data to Prioritize Kinship Care
Network Subject Matter Experts, Noah Duncan and Jack Tait of Foster Insights, will provide practical strategies for using data to ensure that your agency is engaging kinship caregivers wherever possible.
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The Role of Private Child Welfare Agencies in Kin-Specific Licensing and Supports
Join Network Subject Matter Network Marina Nitze for a panel discussion with private agencies that have successfully navigated the shift to kin-specific licensing.
