Kin Family Training Needs
1.
Which of the following free training programs would you like to attend? Please check all that interest you.
Financial planning/assistance
Legal aid including custody & adoption
PA Kinship Connector program
School/education
Court processes
Health Benefits, medical, dental
Housing requirements
Health and nutrition
Relationships with birth parents, siblings, other family members
Behavioral and emotional issues; mental health; special needs children
Transition from grandparent/aunt/uncle/sibling to acting parent
Tips for getting through the holidays - respecting children's traditions
How to discipline and guide children
Recreational and educational activities
Domestic abuse, child abuse, elder abuse
How to deal with trauma
Other (please specify)
2.
How would you like to attend these programs?
In person
Online
No preference
3.
How long would you like these training sessions to last?
30 Minutes
One hour
2 hours
Other (please specify)
4.
What are your biggest needs in terms of information?
5.
How much do you agree that your caseworker understands what your kinship family needs?
Strongly disagree
1 star
Somewhat disagree
2 stars
Neither agree nor disagree
3 stars
Somewhat agree
4 stars
Strongly agree
5 stars
N/A
6.
If you do not think your caseworker understands your needs, what do you think they need to know?
7.
Are you a licensed caregiver - which means you have an approved home study assessment and you receive a monthly stipend from the county for the youth in your care?
Yes
No