Kinship Care Web Links

 

AARP Grandparent Information Center (888) 687-2277 www.aarp.org/grandparents

 




AARP Resources page http://www.aarp.org/community/search.bt?query=Kinship
 

 
 

 

 

Child Welfare Information Gateway (800) 394-3366 http://www.childwelfare.gov

 

 

  

 

 The Brookdale Foundation


The Brookdale Foundation (212) 308 -7355 www.brookdalefoundation.org

 
 

 

 

 

 

Child Welfare League of America (202) 638-2952 www.cwla.org

 
 

 

 

Children’s Defense Fund (202) 628-8787 www.childrensdefense.org

 
 

 

 

 

 

Generations United (202) 289-3979 www.gu.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grandfamilies of America (866) 272-3761 www.grandfamiliesofamerica.com

 

 


 



Grandparents As Parents (818) 789-1177 http://www.grandparentsasparents.org/

 

 


GrandsPlace (860) 763-5789 www.grandsplace.org

 

 

 




 

KINship Information Network (772) 501-0502 www.kinsupport.org

 

 

 
ABA Center for Children and the Law

 
ABA Center on Children and the Law (800) 285-2221  http://www.abanet.org/child/kinshipcare.shtml
 

 

 

 

National Committee of Grandparents (866) 624-9900 www.grandparentsforchildren.org

 

 





National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Plann
ing (212) 452-7053 http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/nrcfcpp/


 

 

 

For Children’s Rights:  National Eldercare Locator (800) 677-1116 www.eldercare.gov

 

 

 

 

http://www.raisingyourgrandchildren.com

 

 

http://grandparenting.typepad.com

 
 



A State Fact sheet for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children



http://www.state.nj.us/njfosteradopt/kinship/




 

Anne E. Casey Foundation - Excellent research on related issues to kinship care, plus grant support

 

A prime lobbying and research organization for children


 

Center for Law and Social Policy offers good analysis of research and readable articles



 

Testing services will benefit parents who need to establish paternity to complete the Acknowledgement of Paternity; child support establishment; or for those who just need to have the peace of mind in knowing the truth regarding a biological relationship.
For more details please click here



United Way Logo

United Way of Passaic County
 Reaching for independence Programs


Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Family Caregiver Support Program



Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
Family Support Organization of Bergen County





 

Media Resources

 

 

 

 

http://www.aoa.gov -- Federal website for aging support programs

 

 

 LSNJ.org
 

To learn more about how to become a legal guardian click on the following link:
http://www.lsnj.org/keyRecentDevelopments/KinshipLegalGuardianship2.htm

 
 

 Kinship legal Guardianship: A permanency Option in DYFS Cases
Please click here



Kinship Legal Guardianship: Pro Se Manual: Applying for Kinship legal Guardianship on your Own
Please click here




 

Language Lizard, LLC is your best resource for award-winning bilingual (dual-language) and multicultural children's books, CDs, posters and world maps. Books are in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, English, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Hmong, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Kurdish, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Mandarin, Nepali, Panjabi, Patois, Pinyin, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Scottish Gaelic, Serbo-Croatian, Shona, Slovakian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh and Yoruba. Our newsletter, CULTURE CONNECTION, offers helpful information on early language learning for parents and teachers raising bilingual and multicultural children.

http://www.languagelizard.com/v/vspfiles/V4_Backup/newsletter0208.htm





Circle of Care is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to assisting Passaic County multiple-needs children and their families.
We are a Care Management Organization (CMO) that partners with families to design, implement, and manage Individual Service Plans for children with complex needs using both informal and community support






 

Through GRAND Magazine and now, through GRANDmagazine.com, we've created a world that celebrates the joys and tackles the challenges of one of life's sweetest experiences - having grandchildren.
This is our world, and together, we explore the changing face of grandparenting.  Continually updated with new and helpful information, standard features on the site include: long-distance grandparenting, kinship care and grandparents' rights, children's health and development, intergenerational travel and reunions, family money, fun and games to do with your grandchildren, food and family gatherings, fashion, inspirations, grandchildren's photographs and funny sayings, and much more!




Our Mission
  To improve the lives of children, youth, and older people through intergenerational collaboration, public policies, and programs for the enduring benefit of all.
Our Vision
  A world that values and engages all generations
Our Desire
  Whether individual or organization, student or retiree, caregiver or neighbor, we invite you to join in this important endeavour.



Logo

The New Jersey Parents' Caucus, Inc. is a non-profit, parent-driven organization whose mission is to ensure that every family who has children with special emotional and behavioral challenges is given an opportunity to play a strong and active role in the development and delivery of effective and timely services for their children.


There are cycles in life - the changes of the seasons, the changes in ourselves. We all recognize that as we grow older, our needs change and the support we need from others changes. As we age and become the senior members of our families, we may begin to need care from others. The care that we so lovingly offered over the years begins to come full circle. We call this the "Circle of Care". As family members become aware of the changing needs of their older family members, they need information to make the best choices.

We are working together to provide you with support, education, information, and assistance needed to support your efforts to keep your older family members living at home in a secure and loving environment for as long as possible. We value what you do and we understand the difficulties you face. We offer you a helping hand to complete the Circle of Care.






NORWESCAP offers many programs that assist individuals and families in a variety of ways.


Go to fullsize image
 

 

The Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation improves the lives of families raising children and teens living with bipolar disorder and related conditions.



 

Advocates for Children of New Jersey

ACNJ is the trusted, independent voice putting children’s needs first for more than 30 years. We educate the public and policymakers and equip caregivers with the information they need to be their child’s strongest ally. Our work results in better laws and policies, more effective funding and stronger services for children and families. This means more children are given the chance to grow up safe, healthy and educated.



 

grandparents.com(sm) a new generation of grandparents.

Grandparent's magazine



 

Neighborhood Connections


Neighborhood Connections helps residents of Northern and Central New Jersey, Burlington County residents, and those looking for employment find appropriate assistance that will give them hope and help them to move towards employment and self-sufficiency.



 

One Simple wWish

 
One Simple Wish has been making small miracles happen for foster children and vulnerable families since December 2008. We offer everyone a glimpse into the life of a child in the foster care system or a family in need. Our goal is to connect people, one to one, to create rewarding, meaningful relationships between the giver and recipient.
Here on our website you can browse through hundreds of wishes posted on behalf of some of the most deserving, yet invisible children and families in the United States. Wish granting is simple and affordable, with most wishes ranging between $5 and $100. We allow everyone the chance to make a direct impact on the lives of those in need...anytime, from anywhere.



 

Zero to Three

 
ZERO TO THREE's mission is to support the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families. We are a national nonprofit multidisciplinary organization that advances our mission by informing, educating and supporting adults who influence the lives of infants and toddlers.



 


Our mission is to enhance the capacity of families to meet the developmental and health related needs of children birth to age three who have delays or disabilities by providing quality
services and support to families and their children.
Families from diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds will be involved in decision making at every level
of the design, implementation, and evaluation of
the Early Intervention System.


 



 
Early Intervention System
The New Jersey Early Intervention System (NJEIS), under the Division of Family Health Services, implements New Jersey's statewide system of services for infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families. The Department of Health and Senior Services is appointed by the Governor as the state lead agency for the Early Intervention System.


 



New Jersey Department of Education


 

The Division of Early Childhood

The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is an international membership organization for those who work with or on behalf of young children with disabilities and other special needs.
Our mission is to promote policies and advance evidence-based practices to support the optimal development of young children with special needs.


 

Welcome to EP Global Communications


EP Global Communications (OTC Bulletin Board: EPGL) is a 40-year-old, award-winning publishing and communications company. EP provides practical advice and the most up-to-date educational information for families of children and adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs as well as to the physicians, allied health care professionals, and educational professionals who are involved in their care and development.
 



 

Center for cognitive-developmental assessment and remediation


The Center for Cognitive-Developmental Assessment and Remediation (BGCenter) is composed of independent professionals, specializing with services to the internationally adopted children and working in their own offices and at the Center. We specialize in psycho-educational issues of older (preschool and school age) internationally adopted children.



 


The ultimate mission of D2L, to end childhood sexual abuse, can only be accomplished by sharing the solution of prevention, awareness and education with more and more people. This, in turn, builds momentum and over time, changes the way our nation and culture cares for, protects and nurtures our children. Being an active participant in the mission to end childhood sexual abuse is one of the most rewarding things we will ever do – and we cannot do it without you


 

Grandparents for Children's Rights

 

The National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights is a nationwide network of grandparents, community members, and professionals working together to provide education and support, advocacy, and thought leadership for children, grandparents, and kinship families.
Our vision is all children having healthy and stable relationships with their grandparents and other relatives.



 

 

We work with grandparents and family members to facilitate harmony, and foster intergenerational relationships, providing a broader security for the children in the family. We help families to negotiate with the system to re-connect children in foster care with their biological families. It is our goal to help rescue children who are in a "limbo realm" and in despair, and have them placed in permanent, safe homes with grandparents and/or with other suitable family members. We also assist family members by providing them with the necessary services and resources in raising these youngsters to be useful citizens.
 



 

Grandparent's Web

 

The Grandparents' Web consists of
Articles of interest to grandparents
Tip of the week for keeping in touch with grandchildren
Letters from other grandparents
Activities for grandchildren.
Grandpa's birthday book
A discipline primer for grandparents.
Fun at Grandma's house.
Names grandchildren give grandparents.
Science/Math fun of the week.


 

Grandparentig

 

Grandparenting is associated with The Foundation For Grandparenting,  an all- volunteer, not-for-profit, 501 (C)3, tax-exempt corporation. Since 1980 we have been dedicated to raising grandparent consciousness in order to better the lives of grandchildren, parents, grandparents, and communities through education, research, programs, communication, and networking. Our website has been on-line since 1998.


 


The people hurt most by drugs and alcohol don't even use them; they are the CHILDREN of alcoholics and other drug dependent parents.
The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) believes that none of these vulnerable children should grow up in isolation and without support. NACoA is the national nonprofit 501 (c) 3 membership and affiliate organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents.
Our mission is to eliminate the adverse impact of alcohol and drug use on children and families
 

Looking for Benefits? Answer questions to find out which government benefits you may be eligible to receive



College Scholarships and grants

ACNJ's Children's Legal Resource Center is New Jersey's foremost information source on children and the law. Community service providers, attorneys, court staff and volunteers, educators, parents and caregivers, children, researchers, and general public, have depended on the Children's Legal Resource Center since 1993 for assistance, training and legal publications relating to the rights and care of New Jersey's children.


 


 

Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS) in partnership with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) provide educational assistance through the New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program.
FAFS also provides privately funded scholarships and grants for foster and adopted children who are high school seniors.

The New Jersey Foster Care (NJFC) Scholars Program was put into place after Governor McGreevey signed the Tuition Waiver Bill in July of 2003. Through the passing of this legislation eligible foster and homeless youth may receive full tuition to a public New Jersey college, university, or vocational school.
http://www.fafsonline.org/njfc-scholars-program.html

FAFS Offers a series of privately funded academic scholarships and opportunity grants for foster and adopted youth. These awards are in place to assist foster and adopted youth (who are graduating high school) to obtain a higher education or with
moving into the next phase of their lives. The funding for these awards is made possible through the generosity of dedicated benefactors and members.
http://www.fafsonline.org/private-scholarships-grants-foster-care-youth-nj.html


 

 


TimeToTalk provides easy-to-use guides and tips to help you have ongoing conversations with your kids to keep them healthy and drug-free.

 


 

http://www.fathersunited.com/

 


Provides support for grandparents raising grandchildren.

 


 

gp1.gif (12544 bytes)

 

Grandparenting is associated with The Foundation For Grandparenting,  a volunteer, not-for-profit, 501 (C)3, tax-exempt corporation. Since 1980 we have been dedicated to raising grandparent consciousness in order to better the lives of grandchildren, parents, grandparents, and communities through education, research, programs, communication, and networking. Our website has been on-line since 1998.

 


 

 

Helpusadopt.org is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) financial assistance grant program providing qualified couples and individuals -regardless of race, ethnicity, marital status, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability- with grants of up to $15,000 towards their domestic, international, foster, or special needs adoption expenses.

 



 

USA.gov: Government Made Easy

 


If you take care of grandchildren, find grandparent programs in your state and get information about benefits, assistance, and morre.

 


 


FamilyEducation.com helps parents find time-saving tips and parenting strategies to help children learn at home, succeed in school, and grow up healthy. Pick up time-saving tips, get the latest news, and stay informed of all the latest sweepstakes and promotions.
 


 

 
Caring Partners CMO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Care Management Organization dedicated to organizing and coordinating services, resources and supports for children in Morris and Sussex County with multiple and complex emotional and behavioral needs.


 


GAP is a network of grandparents, service providers, community leaders and educators working together on behalf of grandparent and other relative caregiver families. GAP gives voice to the needs and concerns of grandparents/caregivers who are raising  children because their parents are no longer able or willing to do so. GAP offers community forums, educational programs, and a support network of advocates.

 


 


 Grandparents and other relatives have always   been important in children’s lives. But today, thousands of children in Passaic County and  across the country are being raised by their  grandparents in safe, loving homes.
 Raising children a second time around can be stressful. Here’s how GRACIA can help YOU  and YOUR FAMILY:
GRACIA SERVICES
Free and Confidential in English and Spanish
Monthly Group Meetings to Share Concerns with Other Grandparents and Relative Caregivers
Receive and Offer Support
Identify Personal and Family Needs
Stress Management
Parenting Support  Workshops
Activities for Grandchildren
Obtain Information Provided by Professionals


 

Think College!

College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilities.



Department of Human Services



http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/kinship%20nav_eng.html




Legal Resources
 




http://www.nationalcasa.org/JudgesPage/index-new.htm


Legal Services of New Jersey


This site offers information, advice and referrals for low-income people with civil legal problems



1-888-LSNJ-LAW

State wide service that offers legal information, advice and referral to low-income residents of New Jersey with civil legal problems (criminal cases are referred). This service is provided at no charge but applicants must be financially eligible to qualify.
 

American Bar Association - Defending Liberty, Pursuing Justice


Center for Law and Social Policy offers good analysis of research and readable articles


 

Wonderful collaborative site for updates on the issues


Go to fullsize image

New Jersey State Bar Foundation




Mental Health Professionals
    

New Jersey Division of Child Behavioral Health (DCBHS) Service: Includes numerous family, behavioral and counseling services. For more information, call 1-877-652-7624 or log onto:  http://www.vonewjersey.com/Services.htm




Healthcare Services



New Jersey Health Link is a comprehensive healthcare consumer information web site serving seniors, families, children and healthcare professionals.



NJ Family Care


NJ FamilyCare is not a welfare program, but rather the State of New Jersey's way of providing affordable health coverage for kids and certain low-income parents.



 


Programs for Parents supports children, families and child care providers through education, advocacy, referrals and access to available financial resources.

 

kinshipcovers/logo.gif


Kinship caregivers start with love then suddenly find themselves facing a range of barriers in their care of the children.
A Kinship Guide to Rescuing Children for Grandparents and Other Relatives As Parents helps these courageous families navigate the difficult world of public services through four main sections in the book.
Two hundred and sixteen pages of easy to read information helps the 41,328 kinship families in Chicago, 25,347 in Houston, and 83,949 in New York City as well as the smallest rural communities throughout our country.


 

 Healthy Foster Care America (HFCA)


Foster care is intended to provide temporary, safe homes (placement) for children and teens during a time of family crisis. There are lofty goals for the children and teens in foster care.


 

Where to Write for Vital Records


The links are provided for those users who want direct access to individual state and territory information. To use this valuable tool, you must first determine the state or area where the birth, death, marriage, or divorce occurred, then click on that state or area. Please follow the provided guidelines to ensure an accurate response to your request.


 

http://www.thewaytohelp.com/index.php


Neighborhood Connections helps residents of Northern New Jersey and those looking for employment find appropriate assistance that will give them hope and help them to move towards employment and self-sufficiency.
To find information on a particular program, either select your County or enter your Zip Code and click the Find Services button. After doing this, you will be shown services in the area you entered.


 


This report and guide outlines the medical and legal issues surrounding HIV and pregnancy in the United States. It makes it clear that persistent beliefs among medical, social service, and justice system professionals that women with HIV should avoid childbearing are unsupported by medical science or the law. The guide is the first of its kind, and charts the intersecting medical, ethical, and legal issues that can arise for HIV-positive women who are or may become pregnant. It underscores not only the legal basis, but the public health advantage, of treating women as active partners in their own and their newborns' treatment, and recognizing their right to appropriate counseling and medical care that accommodates their reproductive options. The guide provides a frank, balanced discussion of the medical issues and options women will encounter at all stages or their pregnancy, and how to deal with legal issues that also may arise when their right to make choices are challenged.


 

Child Welfare Information Gateway

 

 

Care Plus NJ

 


APHSA is a bipartisan, nonprofit organization representing appointed state and local health and human service agency commissioners. APHSA was founded in 1930 as the American Public Welfare Association and changed its name to APHSA in 1997. APHSA is the only association of the nation's top government human service executives from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories—and their key state program managers, plus hundreds of county-level directors of human services throughout the nation—for the exchange of knowledge, data, best practices, policy review and development, networking and advocacy. APHSA houses nine affiliate organizations, whose members are the administrators which operate human service agency divisions or departments in the states and for the most part report to a state commissioner. The affiliates cover a variety of program specializations such as child welfare and income assistance programs as well as support functions such as program evaluation and staff training.


 


An Informational Site dedicated To Moms.
We are your one stop directory of Places To Go, Things To Do, and Ways To Save


 


My Well-Being Powered by Humana is your guide to getting started on the path to complete well-being in every aspect of your life—health and money, people and play.

 

http://www.njchildsupport.org/Home.aspx


The site still features the essential information for all the child support customers and audiences we serve, including custodial parents, non-custodial parents, employers, child support professionals, staff, and supporting organizations and agencies.
 


 

Healthy Children.org

HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting Web site backed by 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

Whether you're looking for general information related to child health or for more specific guidance on parenting issues, you've come to the right place. Here, you'll find information regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics many programs and activities, our policies and guidelines, our publications and other child health resources, as well as much, much more. Best of all, you can rest assured that the information comes from the nation's leading child health experts and that we have scientific research supporting our recommendations.