Kindred Voices
By Tia-Maria Smith
Kindred VoicesNov 03, 2021
Interview with Alexa Livelsberger from Highmark Caring Place
Tia-Maria and Candy are joined by Alexa Livelsberger, Outreach and Education Coordinator- Child Grief Specialist with Highmark Caring Place
For assistance or more information about KinConnector, call us at 1-866-546-2111 or visit our website at www.KinConnector.org!
To contact Highmark Caring Place for general information or to reach Alexa Livelsberger, call (717) 302-7658. You can also check out more information by going to Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn
Interview with Meghan Zook, Community Health and Nutrition Administrator for the Salvation Army of Harrisburg
Tia-Maria and Candy are joined by Meghan Zook, Community Health and Nutrition Administrator for the Salvation Army, of the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area.
To contact The Salvation Army of Harrisburg for general information, call (717) 233-6755 or to speak to Meghan and her team about Health and Nutrition information and programs, call (717) 233-6755, ext. 124. You can also check out more information and available programs and to register for nutrition classes by going to www.pa.salvationarmy.org/harrisburg-pa.
For assistance or more information about PA KinConnector, call us at 1-866-546-2111 or visit our website at www.KinConnector.org!
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Tia-Maria and Candy are joined by Joe Arthur, Executive Director and Tara Davis, Director of Agency Services and Outreach with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. To contact the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank for more information or to apply for assistance and programs, call (717) 564-1700 (Harrisburg) or (570) 321-8023 (Williamsport) or to find a local food bank or pantry near you visit www.centralpafoodbank.org/find-help/find-food or go to https://www.pa211.org for food and other family care needs resources.
For assistance or more information about PA KinConnector, call us at 1-866-546-2111 or visit our website at www.KinConnector.org!
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.
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.
Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Financial Assistance
In this episode, experts share their wisdom and knowledge regarding various options kinship caregivers have for financial assistance.
Wisdom Wednesday 2021: School and Childcare
This episode features experts sharing their wisdom and knowledge on school and childcare rights for kinship families.
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.
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.
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.
Interview with Bobbie McBurney-Johnson, Founder and CEO of R.E.S.T.
Tia-Maria and Candy are joined by Bobbie McBurney-Johnson, Founder and CEO of R.E.S.T, Inc. A PA non-profit organization dedicated to providing services and supports for kinship caregivers or “grandfamilies” and the children they are raising. On this podcast, we discuss the services that are available to kinship caregivers in the Clearfield County and surrounding area.
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 R.E.S.T. Inc. call (814) 762-2933, email info@restfamilies.org or visit website at https://www.restfamilies.org or Facebook under R.E.S.T. Inc.
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
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.
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/
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.
Interview with Kinship Attorney Karissa Phelps
Tia-Maria and Andrea sit down the Karissa Phelps, JD, MSW to discuss the legal system as it relates to kinship caregivers.
While KinConnector staff are not able to provide any legal advice, we can assist with you with locating lawyers in your area and information on county-specific processes. For assistance or more information about KinConnector, call us at 1-866-546-2111 or visit our website at www.KinConnector.org!
More information about Karissa and her work can be found here: https://stoneleighfoundation.org/project/pathways-to-kinship-care/
More information on Temple Legal Aid: https://www.law.temple.edu/resources/community-service/temple-legal-aid/
PA Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service: https://www.pabar.org/site/For-the-Public/Find-a-Lawyer
County specific Bar Association Lawyer Referral Services: https://www.pabar.org/pdf/Local-LRS-List.pdf
PA Legal Aid (legal services for low-income individuals): https://palegalaid.net/legal-aid-providers-in-pa
PA Courts Pro Se Custody information for representing yourself: http://www.pacourts.us/learn/representing-yourself/custody-proceedings (check county specific forms for your county)
PA Law Help Custody information: https://www.palawhelp.org/resource/child-custody-5
PA Law Help Custody additional information: https://www.palawhelp.org/issues/children-and-families/custody-and-guardianship-of-children
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.
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!
Meet the KinConnectors Part 2
In this episode, we meet KinConnector's Bi-Lingual Kinship Navigator, Alex Maasdam, as he shares his experience as a kinship navigator!
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!
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!