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Kinship care refers to grandparents, other relatives, and even family friends who are caring for children. Most kinship caregivers are not foster parents and provide full-time care for children privately.
- Kinship Care 101
2020, running time 1 hour
Kinship Navigator
Kinship care refers to grandparents, other relatives, and even family friends who are caring for children. Most kinship caregivers are not foster parents and privately provide full time care for children.
For all kinship families in New York State, the Kinship Navigator provides information, referrals, and assistance via its website and toll-free telephone line. The Kinship Navigator provides information on a wide range of kinship topics, including:
- National, State, and Local Resources and Services for Kinship Families
- Federal and State Laws about Kinship Care
- Financial Assistance Grants for Kinship Families
Informational Videos
- Everyone Provides Kinship Care - Adrian McLemore
2017, running time 11 min - Kinship Family: You Get A Call, Do You Want These Kids?
2016, running time 4 min