Research-To-Practice Brief

Landscape of Kinship Navigator Programs Shows Investment, Innovation

Kinship navigator programs are services that assist kinship caregivers in learning about and using programs and resources to meet the needs of the children they are raising, to provide support for the caregivers, and to promote partnerships among public and private agencies. These programs work to improve caregivers’ knowledge of services and assist them in accessing the services they need to support the family’s ongoing stability. This Chapin Hall brief reviews the four kinship navigator programs currently rated as either “promising” or “supported” on the Title IV-E Clearinghouse and the innovative practices and program components in developing models. It provides potential recommendations for child welfare leaders who are considering designing or implementing their own kinship navigator program.

Source
Partner Resources
Topics/Subtopics
Family Strengthening
Supportive Services
Child Welfare
Special Populations
Publication Date
2023-09-01
Section/Feed Type
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