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Services
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Kinship Navigator
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KCSL's Kinship Navigator assists grandparents, relatives or family friends raising children. in navigating the system to overcome the issues and barriers
they may face in parenting the second time around. KCSL provides a dedicated case manager who connects caregivers with the services and assistance
available at local and state levels, as well as assists in access to these benefits.
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Kinship Navigator is offered in Sedgwick County. ALL services are FREE and confidential. For more information,
call 316-942-4261 or email Ana Rodriguez at arodriguez@kcsl.org.
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Common Kinship Caregiver Concerns
- Loss of freedom
- Change in lifestyle
- Increased financial obligations
- Exhaustion and health problems
- Frustration with social services and the courts
- Child-rearing challenges
- Difficulty finding child care and professional help
- Anger towards the child’s parents
- Feelings of guilt
- Legal issues
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Kinship Navigator Services
- Support groups
- Child care
- Training and workshops
- Answers to legal questions
- Evaluation of needs
- Case management services
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