COVID-19

Research article by Angela Tobin, Amanda Klein-Cox, and Ramona Denby that examines how kinship caregivers were impacted by the switch to online service provision during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes insights from interviews with kin caregivers and child welfare professionals and discusses considerations and best practices for using virtual supports for kinship families.

Generations United shares practical information from the Internal Revenue Service about grandfamilies' ability to claim the 2021 Child Tax Credit

A 60-minute webinar highlighting the grandfamilies and kinship care provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, some of the most significant being those providing additional federal funds for kinship navigator programs. Generations United staff are joined by experts from the Children’s Defense Fund and the American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law to provide an overview of new federal investments in kinship navigator programs, grandfamilies housing, and relevant child welfare programs that can help grandfamilies. 

Webinar Recording

Power Point Slides Only

Generations United's Brief Summary of the Kinship Provisions of the Consolidated Appropration Act of 2021​​​​​​​

The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT policy report explores how children and their families are faring during the pandemic. Using census data the authors explore health care, economic well-being and education, and offer recommendations for policymakers. (2020)

American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) resource that includes various policy flexibilities agencies can consider—organized by policy area (SNAP, TANF, Child Care, and Child Welfare) and action needed (federal approval not required, waiver or state plan approval needed, Congressional authorization needed). For the most up to date version of this document and other useful resources visit: https://aphsa.org/APHSA/COVID_19.aspx