Connecting with Families in Black and Indigenous Communities
Kin/grandfamily caregivers’ ideas about their roles in protecting and providing for the children in their care depend on their families’ values and cultures.
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The Grandparents’ Guide: What’s New? What’s the Same?
What's new and what's the same when it comes to caring for infants and toddlers?
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Becoming a Grandfamily: First Steps
Assuming the care of a grandchild or other young relative can feel overwhelming. Here are the first steps to think about and where to go for help.
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Making a Difference
This month, we’re spotlighting two kinship programs – one run by an aging agency in Ohio and one led by a child welfare agency in Washington – that make a difference in their communities
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Preparing Kinship/
Grandfamilies to Respond to Medicaid and CHIP Changes Approximately 15 million people may lose their Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage in the coming months, including 6.8 million people who are…
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Tips to Include Kinship/
Grandfamilies in Programmatic Decision-Making Tips for engaging individuals with lived experience in kinship/grandfamilies so that they can meaningfully contribute to programs and services intended for them.
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Grandparents and Nutritional Needs
This four-page resource – created by the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center, which is funded by the Administration for Community Living – explains that 2.4…
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Legal Options for Grandfamily & Kin Caregivers
Grandfamily and kinship caregivers may have concerns about legal issues and the paperwork needed to access supports. Here are some common questions and answers.
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Supporting Educational Access for Kinship/
Grandfamilies This resource will help direct-service professionals assist caregivers in ensuring the children they raise have the educational experiences needed to thrive.
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Home for the Holidays: Staying Connected
Our tip sheet can help kin/grandfamilies feel less isolated during the holidays and year-round.
