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.
Improving Outreach to Kinship Families
November 21, 2024
We often hear that kinship programs know there are kin caregivers in their community that they are not reaching. Likewise, we have heard many kin caregivers say they were unaware of the services available to them when they began taking care of a relative or close family friend. The Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network, and is partners, ZERO TO THREE and National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, recently hosted a Learning Community for kinship programs on improving outreach strategies. Explore some of the key takeaways and strategies discussed during the learning community to help you connect with more kinship/grandfamilies, including building trust, partnering with schools, identifying local champions, and developing a social media presence. Learn ways to improve your program’s reach and visibility in your community and serve more families that need support.
Presenters:
- Kathy Kinsner, Senior Family Resources Manager, ZERO TO THREE
- Deborah Mathis, Communications Consultant, National Caucus and Center on Black Aging
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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.
