Training Series
Kinship Care
In New York State, there are an estimated 179,000 kinship caregivers. As a care manager, clinician, family peer advocate, youth peer advocate, or other provider, this webinar series will give you a better understanding of kinship care in New York State, the services available through the NYS Kinship Navigator, as well as information on financial assistance and legal options - so you can better support kinship caregivers.
Kinship Care 101
In New York State, there are an estimated 179,000 kinship caregivers. As a care manager, clinician, family peer advocate, youth peer advocate, or other provider, this webinar series will give you a better understanding of kinship care in New York State, the services available through the NYS Kinshi...
- Presenters:
- Gerard Wallace, Rae Glaser
Financial Assistance for Kinship Caregivers
In New York State, there are an estimated 179,000 kinship caregivers. As a care manager, clinician, family peer advocate, youth peer advocate, or other provider, this webinar series will give you a better understanding of kinship care in New York State, the services available through the NYS Kinsh...
- Presenters:
- Rae Glaser, Ryan Johnson
Legal Options for Kinship Caregivers
In New York State, there are an estimated 179,000 kinship caregivers. As a care manager, clinician, family peer advocate, youth peer advocate, or other provider, this webinar series will give you a better understanding of kinship care in New York State, the services available through the NYS Kinsh...
- Presenters:
- Ryan Johnson
Helping Kincare Families Cope with Ambiguous Loss
Children are being raised by relatives when parents are unable to do so with increasing frequency. Most kincare families are dealing with multiple practical and mental health issues. All experience disruptions in attachment and many have endured traumatic separations and losses. Ambiguous or unresol...
- Presenters:
- Deborah Langosch
Best Practices for Supporting Kincare Families in Community Settings
The Family Center of Brooklyn’s Caregiver Program team will share their experience working with kincare families including a discussion of common needs of kinship caregivers and barriers they face accessing care. Presenters will share best practice strategies and low-cost approaches that all typ...
- Presenters:
- Anita Bhattacharjee, Marya Gilborn