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Kinship Care Permanency Options - maura Graham
Kinship Caregivers, defined as the full-time nurturing or care of a child by a relative or other adult with a kinship bond, are faced with a variety of custody and permanency options. The goal of family court is always “return to parent,” meaning that the family court system is committed to helping parents gain the skills and resources they need to properly care for their children. Although the goal is “return to parent,” there are other options available when “return to parent” is not a possibility. This article focuses on the following permanency options available for Kinship Caregivers:
Interning at celj - Maura Graham
My experience working and interning at the Center for Elder Law and Justice has shaped my education and career path. I started interning at CELJ in the Fall of 2022 and continued interning here through the Summer of 2023. As a law and social work student at the University at Buffalo, I was extremely lucky to fulfill my social work field placement in a non-profit legal setting, and to learn from my supervisor and other attorneys with their social work degrees. The lessons, experiences, and connections I have gained here have helped develop my educational and professional skills.
Are CPS Safety Plans Legally Binding?
Child Protective Service (CPS) (known as “Administration for Children’s Services ACS, in NYC) is tasked with investigating reports of child maltreatment, and with keeping children safe. When a CPS/ACS caseworker finds a situation where a child is unsafe, they often work with the family to create a plan to keep the child(ren) safe while the parent works on the issues that are affecting safety.
Caregiver Resources for Western New Yorkers
To help recognize and assist family caregivers, we have compiled a list of resources which may help you navigate caring for your loved ones in western new york.
Benefits for Kinship/Foster Youth - SSI, HEAP, CCAP, Chafee Update, and more!
The Chafee Program offers assistance to help current and former foster care youth achieve self-sufficiency. Additional Chafee Cash Assistance funds will be distributed on a one-time, first-come, first served basis in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more for New York State.