Kinship Care: What the Research Tells Us
Join Chapin Hall and Generations United and its Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network for the first in a two-part series exploring kinship care— both within foster care and outside of that system.
The Role of Private Child Welfare Agencies in Kin-Specific Licensing and Supports
July 16, 2026
Child welfare has seen incredible adoption of the kin-specific model licensing standards nationwide, with enthusiastic support. But this shift to kin-specific licensing has left some private agencies wondering about their role in a kin-first culture. View the webinar recording and join Network Subject Matter Expert Marina Nitze for a panel discussion with private agencies that have successfully navigated this shift. They shared their experiences, vision, and advice for supporting kin.
Presenter & Panel Moderator: Marina Nitze, Subject Matter Expert, Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network
Panelists:
- Scott Batson, Arrow Child & Family Ministries
- Rebecca Boccia-Fern, Children’s Hope Alliance
- Erica Burgess, Burgess Consultative Group
- Dr. Ali Caliendo, Kinship Policy Lab
- Leah Wilson, Arrow Child & Family Ministries
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How Washington State Is Reshaping Kin Search and Engagement
Join us for a conversation with Geene Delaplane and Chelsea Griffin of Washington's Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), who have been leading the state's efforts to strengthen support for kin caregivers involved in the child welfare system.