Kinship Care: Policy and Programmatic Innovations
October 27, 2026 - 2:00-3:30 pm ET
Join Chapin Hall and Generations United and its Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network for the second in a two-part series on kinship care. During this…
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