Kinship Care: DVDs & Videos

Relative Caregiver Orientation

This video is an orientation for relative caregivers of youth in DCFS care in Illinois. It covers key information, resources, responsibilities and support available to family members and fictive kin caring for youth placed in their home by DCFS and contracted agency workers. Caregivers will learn about paperwork, legal rights, medical insurance, background checks, visitation, funding, discipline policies and where to find help and training. The goal is to guide and empower caregivers and enable them to best support youth in their care.

North American Global Intergenerational Week Kick-Off

Now in its sixth year, Global Intergenerational Week (April 24-30) is a growing international celebration of intergenerational connections and programs. Visit https://www.gu.org/projects/giw/ to sign up as a supporter to show your intention to celebrate all things intergenerational, and to learn more about this year's Global Intergenerational Week!

Why so many foster families burn out — and how to stop it from happening

Explore a newer approach for foster families. With 400,000 children experiencing foster care, 50% of foster homes close within their first year, often due to a lack of support and learning. Through building “radical community,” National Angels, an organization committed to reversing this trend by bolstering the support network surrounding foster families, is improving that statistic one family at a time.

Understanding and Supporting Kinship Caregivers

Angela Tobin

The Inherent Strengths in Kinship Families (ISKF)

Dr. Joseph Crumbley, LCSW

All videos copyright Dr. Joseph Crumbley. Used with permission.

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