Supporting Men Raising Kin
Men can be the invisible, unsung heroes in kinship families. While only a small percentage of kin caregivers are men tackling this big job alone, they are out there—with distinct strengths and needs.
Kinship/Grandfamily Characteristics
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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.
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Learning Community Session: Trauma Informed Case Studies with Dr. Mike Sherman
Explore how traumatic life experiences can present in children, from newborns through teens, and participate in an interactive discussion on supportive strategies.
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Caring for Those Who Are Caring for Everyone: The Sandwich Generation
This tip sheet provides guidance to better meet the needs of kin caregivers who are doing double duty, raising children while also caring for older relatives.
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Trauma-Informed Care for Kinship/
Grandfamilies This webinar, co-hosted by Network partner ZERO TO THREE, will address how trauma can present in both kin caregivers and children in their care and how it impacts relational health.
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How Family Dynamics are Unique in Kinship Families
World-renowned kinship expert, Dr. Joseph Crumbley, will explain how family dynamics in kinship families differ from those in other families.
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Building Trust
Key takeaways from the fifth of five learning community sessions for social service professionals who want to improve outreach to kin caregivers
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Reaching and Serving the Array of Kinship/
Grandfamilies in Your Community Many nonprofits and government agencies seek to reach and serve more kinship/grandfamilies throughout their communities. This tip sheet lists some key strategies for doing that.
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Who are Kinship Families & Grandfamilies?
This two-minute video from the Network gives an overview of kinship/grandfamilies, and their strengths and challenges.
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6 Great Things About Kinship/
Grandfamilies When children cannot remain in their parents’ care, research shows they do best with grandparents or other kin caring for them.
