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
January 28, 2020
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...
Financial Assistance for Kinship Caregivers
February 11, 2020
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...
Legal Options for Kinship Caregivers
March 03, 2020
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...
Helping Kincare Families Cope with Ambiguous Loss
April 27, 2020
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...
Best Practices for Supporting Kincare Families in Community Settings
May 19, 2020
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...