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Kindred Voices

Kindred Voices

By Tia-Maria Smith

Kindred Voices, brought to you by Pennsylvania KinConnector, provides inspiration and information to kinship families.
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Interview with Troy Dunston of the Department of Aging

Kindred VoicesMar 15, 2021

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Interview with Alexa Livelsberger from Highmark Caring Place
Jun 30, 202229:06
Interview with Meghan Zook, Community Health and Nutrition Administrator for the Salvation Army of Harrisburg
Mar 04, 202233:20
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Feb 10, 202232:36
PA KinConnector Staff Kinship Family Story: Candy's Story

PA KinConnector Staff Kinship Family Story: Candy's Story

This week PA KinConnector's Program Coordinator shares her story of growing up in a kinship family.

Feb 10, 202233:56
Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Kinship Family Programs

Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Kinship Family Programs

This episode features experts and founders from Kinship Family Programs sharing their wisdom and knowledge on what kinship families need to thrive.

Dec 02, 202101:26:41
Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Financial Assistance

Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Financial Assistance

In this episode, experts share their wisdom and knowledge regarding various options kinship caregivers have for financial assistance.  

Nov 03, 202101:24:20
Wisdom Wednesday 2021: School and Childcare

Wisdom Wednesday 2021: School and Childcare

This episode features experts sharing their wisdom and knowledge on school and childcare rights for kinship families.

Nov 03, 202101:15:40
Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Mental Health and Support Groups

Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Mental Health and Support Groups

This episode features experts sharing their wisdom and knowledge concerning the importance and benefit of mental healthcare and support groups.

Nov 03, 202101:18:14
Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Understanding the Legal and Child Welfare Systems in Pennsylvania

Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Understanding the Legal and Child Welfare Systems in Pennsylvania

Season 2 of Kindred Voices opens with the recording of our Kinship Month Event -- Wisdom Wednesday.  This first recording features experts sharing their knowledge and wisdom about navigating the legal and child welfare systems in Pennsylvania.

Oct 29, 202101:25:35
Interview with Ana Beltran of Generations United

Interview with Ana Beltran of Generations United

Tia-Maria and Candy sit down with Ana Beltran of Generations United to learn about how the organization helps Kinship families.

Aug 26, 202123:23
Interview with Bobbie McBurney-Johnson, Founder and CEO of R.E.S.T.
Apr 16, 202135:07
Interview with Troy Dunston of the Department of Aging

Interview with Troy Dunston of the Department of Aging

Tia-Maria and Andrea are joined by Troy Dunston, Caregiver Support Program Coordinator with the Bureau of Aging Services and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. On this podcast, we discuss services that are available to kinship caregivers who are 55 and older.

For assistance or more information about KinConnector, call us at 1-866-546-2111 or visit our website at www.KinConnector.org!

Learn more about services provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging: https://www.aging.pa.gov/aging-services/Pages/default.aspx

Find your local Area Agency on Aging: https://www.aging.pa.gov/local-resources/Pages/AAA.aspx

Mar 15, 202135:25
Interview with Rebecca Salus

Interview with Rebecca Salus

Tia-Maria sits down with Rebecca Salus the program director of Family Matters to learn about the kinship services Family Matters offers.

Mar 01, 202140:35
Interview with Shaun Turner, The Milton Hershey School Senior Director Enrollment Manager and Family Relations

Interview with Shaun Turner, The Milton Hershey School Senior Director Enrollment Manager and Family Relations

Tia-Maria and Andrea are joined by Shaun Turner,  Senior Director Enrollment Manager and Family Relations to talk about the school and how it has been helpful to kinship families.

For assistance or more information about KinConnector, call us at 1-866-546-2111 or visit our website at www.KinConnector.org!

To contact an admissions counselor for the Milton Hershey School, call 1-800-322-3248 or visit https://www.mhskids.org/contact-an-mhs-admissions-counselor-prospective-families/ !

More information about the Milton Hershey School Experience can be found here: https://www.mhskids.org/mhs-experience/

Information about Milton Hershey's Virtual Open House sessions can be found here: https://www.mhskids.org/virtual-open-houses/

Feb 01, 202134:44
Interview with attorney Janine Dunlap Kiah

Interview with attorney Janine Dunlap Kiah

Tia-Maria and Andrea connect with Janine Dunlap Kiah, Esq., program director of SeniorLAW Center's Pursuing Justice for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program, to discuss this program and other legal options and services for kinship caregivers.

For assistance or more information about KinConnector, call us at 1-866-546-2111 or visit our website at www.KinConnector.org!

Information on Janine and Pursuing Justice for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren can be found here: https://seniorlawcenter.org/about/staff/janine-dunlap-kiah/ and here: https://seniorlawcenter.org/projects/grandparents-raising-grandchildren/

To connect with the SeniorLAW Center and Pursuing Justice for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren please call the Pennsylvania SeniorLAW Helpline, 1-877-PA SR LAW (1-877-727-7529), and follow prompts to leave a message. Calls are returned within 24-48 business hours.

Dec 15, 202052:41
Interview with Kinship Attorney Karissa Phelps
Nov 19, 202001:04:05
Interview with Dr Joseph Crumbley -- Kinship Care Expert

Interview with Dr Joseph Crumbley -- Kinship Care Expert

Tia-Maria and Andrea sit down with Kinship Care expert, Dr. Joseph Crumbley to discuss kinship family dynamics and more.

Dr. Crumbley's website: http://drcrumbley.net/

"Relatives Raising Children: An Overview of Kinship Care" written by Dr. Joseph Crumbley can be purchased here: https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/shopping/shopping.aspx?site=cwla&webcode=shopping&shopsearch=crumbley&prd_key=39a15723-08ed-4083-9cc3-f11e49b3e08e

Dr. Crumbley and KinConnector's trainings can be found here: https://www.kinconnector.org/copy-2-of-training-2.

For assistance or more information about KinConnector, call us at 1-866-546-2111 or visit our website at www.KinConnector.org.

Oct 26, 202001:01:48
Meet The KinConnectors Part 3

Meet The KinConnectors Part 3

In this episode, we get to know our co-host and Kinship Navigator, Andrea, and here about her experience as a Kinship Navigator.

For assistance or more information about KinConnector, call us at 1-866-546-2111 or visit our website at www.KinConnector.org!

Oct 21, 202009:56
Meet the KinConnectors Part 2
Oct 19, 202009:34
Meet The KinConnectors Part 1

Meet The KinConnectors Part 1

In this episode, we meet KinConnector's FIRST Kinship Navigator, Tracy, and hear about her experience working with kinship caregivers!

For assistance or more information about KinConnector, call us at 1-866-KIN-2111  (1-866-546-2111) or visit our website at www.KinConnector.org!

Oct 19, 202008:27