Bridging Systems for Kinship Families: Spotlight on Idaho
For over two years the Network was privileged to work with Idaho on Bridging Systems for Kinship Families. This Spotlight summarizes that cross-system, lived expert…
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Bridging Systems for Kinship Families: Spotlight on the County of San Diego
For over two years the Network was privileged to work with the County of San Diego, California on Bridging Systems for Kinship Families. This Spotlight…
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Bridging Systems for Kinship Families: Guide for Replication
Bridging Systems for Kinship Families” (Bridging Systems) is a Network initiative that created three replicable models of successful cross-system collaboration — all on behalf of,…
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Creating a Community Where All Families Belong
Grandfamily caregivers tell us that one of the hardest things about caring for a grandchild, niece, nephew, or other kin child is the feeling of…
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Seeing the Unseen: Working With Kinship/ Grandfamilies Affected by Trauma
This resource explores the role of trauma in grandfamilies’ experiences and describes how trauma-informed care can provide necessary support and help meet their needs.
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Strengthening Kinship Support by Title VI Native American Aging Programs
Grandparents and other relatives play a vital role in Native American communities, raising roughly 200,000 Native American children whose parents are unable to care for them.
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The Role of Private Child Welfare Agencies in Kin-Specific Licensing and Supports
This resource details multiple ways that jurisdictions have strengthened and deepened their relationships with private child welfare agencies in light of kin-specific licensing, using newly freed-up resources to focus on higher-level supports.
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Accessing Services and Increasing Advocacy for Relative/
Kin Caregivers Raising Native Children With Disabilities Caregivers may not always know what services to request or what services their relative child might be eligible for, so these resources offer a place to begin.
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ICWA Attorney Practice Guide: Questions to Strengthen Kin, Tribal, and Community Connections
This resource is intended to support attorneys in complying with ICWA throughout the life of a case, as a companion to "Representing Indian Children: What Judges and Attorneys Should Know About ICWA, Kinship, and Native Culture."
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Judicial Checklist: Protecting Kin Relationships, Tribal Connections, and Cultural Identity in ICWA Cases
This resource provides judicial questions and considerations that promote both legal compliance and better outcomes for Indian children and families.
