Description
Showcases a selection of services and programs focusing on kinship relationships originating from Rhode Island. Key topics discussed encompass the distinct treatment of kinship caregivers by agencies and caseworkers, the challenges faced by kinship caregivers, strategies to enhance relationships between caseworkers and kinship caregivers, the roles and responsibilities of Rhode Island’s Family Search and Engagement team, and the implementation of a customer-service approach within the State’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families, with a focus on “managing emotions first.”
