Importance of Kinship Care l Increases permanency for children l Minimizes traumatic experiences for children l Improves child’s well-being l Continues connection with the family of origin l Improves mental health outcomes for children and families l Preserves the child’s natural setting within their community l Improves overall family stability 3 Parts to the Kinship Connections Program: l Family Connections and learning through a group setting on a wide variety of topics; including leveraging Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) l Individualized kinship peer support provided in the home and community l Service navigation to assist kinship parents and families overcome their barriers Leveraging what works… l Actively working to build awareness of kin caregiving l Introducing an evidence-based curriculum into our program that is also: - Multi-generational - Flexible, with a combination of both group and individualized sessions l Offering individualized kinship peer support - Engagement based on shared experience - Parent skill-building using Beech Acres Parenting Center’s Natural Strength Parenting TM l Providing service navigation to assist kinship parents and families - Proven ability to help families with BAPC’s current Family Peer Support Program - Ensure ‘warm hand offs’ to service providers - Detailed, but simple to read resource guide given to each family Where we need your help: l Refer families you think may need our help l Share information on any of your services that may be of help l Share our information at your physical locations, social media and any newsletters. Happy to provide information and links. Kinship Care TM