Cost-of-Living Adjustment Information for 2026 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2026. The 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to nearly 71 million Social Security … [Read more...]
What Families Should Know about Kinship Adoptions
What Families Should Know about Kinship Adoptions Understanding Kinship Adoption Kinship adoption occurs when a child is legally adopted by a relative such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling or by a close family friend (“fictive kin”) who has an established relationship with the child. While … [Read more...]
Library “Kin” Korner Review Spring 2026
Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance by Simone Biles A powerful autobiography of Simone Biles, eleven-time Olympic medalists and one of the most influential athletes of our time. Written with the same joy and enthusiasm that she lives her life, Simone takes readers on the journey … [Read more...]
Grandparents Rock Technology
Grandparents Rock Technology! Grandparents raising grandchildren use technology every day to support their families, from school portals and telehealth to staying connected with loved ones. Thanks to life experience, patience, and strong problem-solving skills, many grandparents' approach … [Read more...]
Kinship Navigator Programs Support NJ Families
Kinship Navigator Programs Support NJ Families Essex County Program Now Run by Children’s Aid and Family Services When children are unable to remain with their parents, relatives or close family friends often step in to provide care. These kinship caregivers, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, … [Read more...]
Good News for Grandparents: New Study Links Caregiving and Healthy Aging
Good News for Grandparents: New Study Links Caregiving and Healthy Aging Many grandparents provide care for their grandchildren and now new research suggests this caregiving role may offer benefits for grandparents as well. A recent study published in Psychology and Aging followed nearly 3,000 … [Read more...]
Raising Grandchildren in the Digital Age: Understanding Social Media and Setting Healthy Limits
Raising Grandchildren in the Digital Age: Understanding Social Media and Setting Healthy Limits Grandparents stepping into the parenting role once again are navigating a world that looks very different from the one they raised their own children in —especially when it comes to technology. Social … [Read more...]
Our Library Kin Korner Review
Our Library Kin Korner Review We’ve had the pleasure of featuring Beth Tyson in our Library Kin Korner before, and her first book, A Grandfamily for Sullivan, remains one of the most popular titles in our collection. We are thrilled to introduce her newest book. Sullivan Goes to See Mama … [Read more...]
Back to School Jitters: Tips for Caregivers
Back to School Jitters: Tips for Caregivers Like most summers, this one flew by! It’s back to school time and reality is slowly sinking in. We know this is often an exciting yet challenging season for families. Here are a few ways kinship families can prepare for a new and successful school … [Read more...]
Celebrating National Kinship Care Month
Celebrating National Kinship Care Month As September ushers in a season of changes, we’d like to take a pause to honor our kinship caregivers who change lives everyday, love unconditionally, and provide an unwavering commitment to many children. Here at KinKonnect, we observe Kinship Care Month … [Read more...]