Kinship Caregiver Program

The Kinship Caregiver Program serves families in both Nassau and Suffolk County who have informal or legal custody of children between the ages of 0-18. The Kinship Caregiver Case Manager conducts monthly home visits for the first 3 months and will continue for up to 6 months. Case Management services focus on the long-term objective of increasing caregiver’s capacity to care for the children in their care and reduction of stress. Needs of the family are assessed and the Kinship Caregiver Case Manager makes appropriate referrals and connects family with local supports and resources. Families have access to Hope For Youth services such as mental health, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Children and Family Treatment Support Services, and Health Homes.

Hope For Youth is partnering with Cornell Cooperative Extension, which provides:
1 Support Groups – Groups for both adults and children
2 Education – Parenting A Second Time Around workshops
3 Family Engagement – Monthly social activities will be planned for the families in the program, in each county