by admin | Feb 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
When I logged into the Zoom meeting on October 27, 2021, to complete my training for Kinship Foster care, I had so many questions about the experiences I was having and seemingly no one to ask at the time. Not 10 minutes into the class Laurie Tapozada gave her short...
by admin | Feb 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
In the whirlwind of kinship caregiving, where unexpected challenges can often disrupt the semblance of order, establishing a schedule becomes paramount for restoring harmony. Yet, amidst the chaos, it’s essential to weave in flexibility and prioritize self-care,...
by admin | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Mary’s* journey navigating “the system” started years ago. She had left her son in the care of a babysitter and after a few months, noticed a change in her son’s behavior. It’s a feeling every parent dreads – connecting the ...
by admin | Dec 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
This episode of “It Takes A Village” discusses Kinship Community Connections for Caregivers over the age of 55. The panel presents the definition of “kinship families” as well as: • Describes the goals of the grant provided to the Village for...
by admin | Sep 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
You turned your life inside out and upside down. You ignored the voice in your head that was shouting, “I can’t do this! I am too old for this! I don’t want to do this!” You didn’t have enough room, but you made room. You didn’t have enough money, but you stretched...
by admin | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
For the first eight months of his life, my grandson spent 24 hours per day, seven days a week with his mother. Together constantly, he bonded deeply with her. Unfortunately, I don’t think the reverse was true. At two months of age, she wanted to leave him with me and...
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