LSS Kinship Family Support Services Webinars
Are you caring for a friend’s or relative’s child? You are not alone. We can help.
We offer education, information and compassionate support for families seeking resources.
Take advantage of our free, webinar learning opportunities that provide kinship caregivers with resources to understand the kinship family experience, its challenges, and how to support the health and wellness of caregivers and children.
Minnesota kinship caregivers who are caring for a relative’s or friend’s child are welcome to access our services at no cost. We provide resource and support navigation to both kinship caregivers outside the child welfare system (informal caregivers) and those inside the child welfare system (caregivers who are caring for children who might be receiving foster care services).
Upcoming Live Webinars
Navigating FASD: Empowering Foster Providers
Wednesday, March 19
6-7 p.m. on Zoom
Kinship families are faced with unique financial challenges. This webinar will explore key financial topics for kinship families, including legal costs, health and medical expenses, tax benefits and deductions, budgeting for long-term care expenses, government benefits and creating financial safety nets.
Presenter: Teresa Kothbauer is a member of the Proof Alliance Certified Trainers (PACT). She has been involved with Proof Alliance since her son was diagnosed with FASD at the Proof Alliance Diagnostic Clinic in 2014. Since then, she has developed an extensive understanding of FASD through attending conferences, FASD training, and parenting a child with FASD.
Financial Matters
Tuesday, April 22
Noon-1 p.m. on Zoom
Kinship families are faced with unique financial challenges. This webinar will explore key financial topics for kinship families, including legal costs, health and medical expenses, tax benefits and deductions, budgeting for long-term care expenses, government benefits and creating financial safety nets.
Presenter: Scott Yeomans, Financial Representative for Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company
Connect with a Kinship Team Member
If you would like to have a kinship team member, contact you regarding your situation, please complete our Consent to Contact form.
Questions? Call our kinship warmline at 651.917.4640, or email [email protected].