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| Description |
Kinship Navigator is a statewide program operated by Catholic Family Center to help grandparents, relatives and other non-parent caregivers who provide full-time care for children in their home. The program assists these caregivers with navigating the legal, financial, educational and social support systems in their communities. Resources include a comprehensive website, fact sheets, county guides, forums, and kinship specialists available through a toll-free number. |
| Goal / Mission |
The program aims to provide information and resources to kinship caregivers (grandparents, relatives, foster parents, and others) in New York State. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
Thirteen regional programs provide direct services to twenty-three counties. |
| Categories |
Social Environment / Family Structure
Social Environment / Community & Business Resources
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| Organization(s) |
Catholic Family Center Aging & Adult Services |
| Date of Implementation |
2006 |
| Location |
State: New York |
| Primary Contact |
30 N. Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
(877) 454-6463
navigator@nysnavigator.org
http://www.nysnavigator.org/
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| Target Audience |
Families |
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