Library "Kin" Korner Review Fall 2026 We’d like to recommend two fantastic books to add to any home, classroom, or library. These books allow children to see themselves in the pages and remind them that every family’s story is unique and deserves to be celebrated. A Family is A Family is A … [Read more...]
ASK AN EXPERT: A Conversation with Corissa Kazar, Director of Family Support at embrella
ASK AN EXPERT: A Conversation with Corissa Kazar, Director of Family Support at embrella Kinship caregivers often step into their new role unexpectedly, with little time to prepare while also navigating grief, uncertainty, and major changes to their lives. In this issue, we had the wonderful … [Read more...]
Helping Children Answer Questions About Their Family
Helping Children Answer Questions About Their Family Children in kinship care often receive questions from classmates, neighbors, or even well-meaning adults about who they live with or why their family might look different. While these questions can catch children off guard, preparing simple … [Read more...]
Kinship Caregiver Concerns & What We Know
Kinship Caregiver Concerns & What We Know More than 2.5 million children in the US are being raised by kinship caregivers. Kinship caregiving can bring many questions and concerns. Here are a few common concerns and what we know about them: YOU MAY BE THINKING: “I’m family, I need to … [Read more...]
Cost-of-Living Adjustment Information for 2026
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...]