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