Education and Advocacy

Stories on advocacy successes, how to become a kinship care advocate, and updates on policy changes affecting kinship care.

Pros and Cons of School-Based Mental Health Services and Advocacy for Grandfamily Caregivers

Pros and Cons of School-Based Mental Health Services and Advocacy for Grandfamily Caregivers

School-based mental health services provide a vital resource for students, particularly those in grandfamilies. These services (prevention and treatment) can address mental health needs in the school setting. However, there…

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School-Based Mental Health Services: Supporting Grandfamilies

School-Based Mental Health Services: Supporting Grandfamilies

School-based mental health services are a critical component in ensuring the mental well-being of children and youth, especially those in grandfamilies. These services encompass a range of prevention and treatment…

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Uncovering Potential: Aligning Career Clusters with Children’s Natural Gifts and Talents

Uncovering Potential: Aligning Career Clusters with Children’s Natural Gifts and Talents

Have you ever wondered how to identify and nurture the unique gifts and talents within the children you are raising? Understanding these qualities can significantly shape their future career paths…

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Are We Truly Listening? Understanding Why Most Relatives Avoid Formal Kinship Care

Are We Truly Listening? Understanding Why Most Relatives Avoid Formal Kinship Care

Nationwide, for every 19 children living with relatives, only 1 is part of the child welfare system. This stark disparity begs a critical question: Why are 18 out of 19…

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