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Useful Information Resources for:
Kinship Caregivers
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Grandfamilies.org Resources
Provides comprehensive resources and support for grandparents and other relatives raising children, helping them navigate the unique challenges they face.
Filed under: Kinship/Relative -
Helping Your Child Deal With Death
Provides advice and resources to help parents support their children through the grieving process after a loss.
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Generations United
Advocates for policies supporting families across generations, providing resources to strengthen family bonds in foster and adoptive contexts.
Filed under: Kinship/Relative -
GrandFacts (AARP)
Offers insights and resources for grandparents raising grandchildren, including strategies to manage disagreements and enhance family dynamics.
Useful information for: Kinship CaregiversFiled under: Kinship/Relative -
Food/Nutrition
Offers access to food and nutrition programs to support the health of foster and adoptive families in Connecticut.
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Financial/Work
Provides information on financial assistance and work support services available for foster and adoptive families in Connecticut.
Filed under: Kinship/Relative -
Does Your Child Qualify for a Surrogate Parent (Special Education Student)
Explains the criteria and process for appointing a surrogate parent for special education students, an essential resource for children in foster care.
Useful information for: Adoptive Parents, Child Welfare Specialists, Educators, Foster Parents, Kinship Caregivers -
Empowering Adopted Children of Color in the Face of Racism and Discrimination
Provides insights and strategies to support adopted children of color in dealing with racism and discrimination.
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Family Advocacy For Children’s Mental & Behavioral Health (FAVOR)
Offers support and advocacy for families with children facing mental and behavioral health challenges.
Useful information for: Adoptive Parents, Foster Parents, Kinship Caregivers, Mental Health ProfessionalsFiled under: Mental Health -
Disciplining Your Child
Provides guidance on effective and age-appropriate discipline strategies for parents, which is particularly beneficial for adoptive and foster families.
Filed under: Child Behavior & Discipline