Kinship

"#3 Specific routing for circumstances such as accident, illness, neglect, or abuse. #2 Apply wrap around care that coordinates efforts from one location for all available services and resources with... (Read more)

"I think empathy and connection go a long way! These relative caregivers often feel isolated and alone in their situations. Our support groups allow relative caregivers to connect with other... (Read more)

"I believe easier access to a centralized resource information source would be beneficial. Many times we caregivers have no idea what resources may be available and no easy place to... (Read more)

"I think that relative caregivers and the youth they are housing should be able to access all of the same trainings and resources that other foster or adoptive parents have... (Read more)

Colorado's Office of Youth, Children, & Families surveyed constituents - youth/alumni, parents/family members, kinship providers, and foster parents - to learn their concerns and barriers to engagement. From that survey,... (Read more)

As a kinship grandparent of an 11-year-old granddaughter and a 13-year-old grandson, life has changed for both the grandchildren and grandparents. Due to the addiction of their parents (one being... (Read more)