Kinship Navigator Program

Address: Statewide in New Jersey

Phone: 2-1-1

Website: http://www.nj.gov/dcf/families/support/kinship/

Type of Services Provided: Kinship Navigator supports caregivers who have taken on the responsibility of caring for their relatives’ children. These children can include the caregiver’s siblings, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren. Local kinship agencies help caregivers navigate other forms of government assistance, determine their eligibility for Kinship Navigator Program benefits, and provide technical support with legal commitments to the child.

Accept Medicaid: Yes