Kinship
Online Resources
Helpful Publications
- Having a Voice & a Choice, New York State Handbook for Relatives Raising Children Pub 5080
- Con Voz y Voto: Manual para Parientes Criando a Niňos Pub 5080-S
- Know Your Permanency Options: The Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program Pub 5108
- Conozca Sus Opciones de Permanencia: Programa de Asistencia para Allegados como Tutores de MenoresPub 5108-S
- Make an Informed Choice: Kin Caring for Children Pub 5120
- Conozca Sus Opciones:Parientes Cuidando a Niños Pub 5120-S
- Know Your Options: Kin Caring for Children Pub 5175 (Brochure)
Links
- The Kinship Navigator
The Kinship Navigator is a statewide program operated by Catholic Family Center and specifically designed to provide information and resources to kinship caregivers across all of New York State.
Videos
Statewide Programs
- OCFS Fostercare http://ocfs.ny.gov/main/fostercare
- NYS Office for the Aging: contact information for local offices
- NYS Office for the Aging: information and resources for relative caregivers
- NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – information on work supports, child support, non-parent caregiver grants, fatherhood resources, benefits
www.otda.state.ny.us
www.mybenefits.ny.gov
New York City Programs
- NYC Dept. for the Aging – The Grandparent Resource Center
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dfta/html/caregiver/grandparents.shtml
National Programs
- National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections – Fostering Connections, information about Kinship/Guardianship
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/nrcfcpp/info_services/kinship-relative-care.html - Raising Him Alone – resources and support for single mothers and grandmothers
www.raisinghimalone.com
Annie E. Casey Report: supporting kinship families
