{"id":3228,"date":"2022-09-07T10:50:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T14:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/211md.org\/?page_id=3228"},"modified":"2026-02-03T15:18:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:18:39","slug":"ibatan-ibatan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/211md.org\/yo\/resources\/children-families\/kinship-navigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Lil\u1ecd kiri ibatan: Bii Lati Wa Atil\u1eb9yin ati Bibori Aw\u1ecdn italaya"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-duration=\"1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stg-maryland211-staging.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-1-scaled.png\" alt=\"5\" height=\"692\" width=\"2560\" title=\"5\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<p>Kinship care provides stability, safety, and support for children in a familiar environment. In Maryland, kinship navigation services can help families access benefits and support and manage any challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Search for kinship navigation programs, or continue reading about ways to get support.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/search.211md.org\/search?query=PH-2400.4000&#038;query_label=Kinship%20Navigator%20Programs&#038;query_type=taxonomy\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSearch for kinship navigation programs\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-duration=\"1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-duration=\"1.3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stg-maryland211-staging.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16.png\" alt=\"16\" height=\"1000\" width=\"1000\" title=\"16\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><a href=\"#start\">How kinship works<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0| <a href=\"#resources\">Get help navigating kinship<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"#family\">Family dynamics<\/a><\/p>\n<figure data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-duration=\"1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/211md.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/diverse-group-of-children-playing.jpg\" alt=\"orisirisi egbe ti omo ere\" title=\"oniruuru-\u1eb9gb\u1eb9-ti-\u1ecdm\u1ecd-n\u1e63ire\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h2>How does kinship work?<\/h2>\n<p>Many families are kinship caregivers and don&#8217;t even know it, because it was at the request of the parent due to a serious hardship. So, it&#8217;s an informal and temporary arrangement.<\/p>\n<p>Kinship caregivers provide 24\/7 care in the home of a relative or family by choice (non-relative). This keeps kids connected to their culture and community.<\/p>\n<p>The child may be placed in a caregiver&#8217;s home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>at the request of the local Department of Social Services or<\/li>\n<li>through an informal request from the child&#8217;s parent if they encounter a serious hardship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kinship caregivers partner with the child and their biological parent.<\/p>\n<p>That new relationship can challenge family dynamics and impact the child, parent, and the caregiver&#8217;s family.<\/p>\n<p>While the 24\/7 care is supposed to be temporary, sometimes the kinship caregiver becomes part of the permanent solution by adopting the child or becoming their legal guardian.<\/p>\n<p>Kinship navigators can help caregivers navigate the process and connect them to available resources and benefits. Nationally, kinship caregivers underutilize available benefits, often because they don&#8217;t know they are a kinship caregiver or that resources and benefits exist.<\/p>\n\t\t<h3>Get Kinship Text Messages<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Sign up for MDKinCares and learn about resources, programs, and get encouraging messages of support.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"sms:\/\/898-211;?&#038;body=MDKinCares\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tK\u1ecd MDKinCares si 898211\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>Kinship Navigation Help<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Trina Townsend cared for her niece and nephew when they were teenagers. She thought of herself as an &#8220;aunt&#8221; before learning about the available benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Trina Townsend, now the Kinship Program Specialist, joined the &#8220;What&#8217;s the 211?&#8221; podcast to discuss what it&#8217;s like to be a kinship provider.<\/p>\n<p>She went from being a single-parent family of two to a family of five. She remembers the challenges and concerns, hoping she could financially care for the children while also supporting their needs and those of her sister.<\/p>\n<p>Now educating families and connecting them to support, Trina is a resource for all kinship families.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/yo\/adaro-ese\/dhs-kinship-caregivers\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tListen to the podcast\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>What Benefits Are Available?<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Kinship navigators are available to help families navigate assistance programs.<\/p>\n<p>You can dial 211 and get connected to a kinship navigator. They are knowledgeable about kinship benefits and community resources that can offer support.<\/p>\n<p>The child may be eligible for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temporary Cash Assistance\/Child Only Grant<\/li>\n<li>food stamps\/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program<\/li>\n<li>child care<\/li>\n<li>ilera m\u1ecdto<\/li>\n<li>iranlowo ohun elo<\/li>\n<li>Social Security benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn about each of these benefit programs in 211&#8217;s Kinship 101 Guide.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/yo\/oro\/omo-idile\/itoju-ibatan\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn About Kinship Benefits\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/211md.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_MdInfoNet_Icon-Sets_Access-Information.png\" alt=\"information icon\" title=\"2025_MdInfoNet_Icon-Sets_Access-Information\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>Information for Kinship Families<\/h2><p>211 Maryland can connect kinship families to information and resources to address essential needs. Dial 211 to talk with someone.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/yo\/oro\/ibugbe-ibugbe\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIbugbe\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/yo\/oro\/lilo-nkan-elo\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOunj\u1eb9\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/yo\/oro\/opolo-ilera\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOpolo Health\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/yo\/oro\/ofin-awon-i%e1%b9%a3e\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOfin\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/yo\/oro\/iranlowo-ohun-elo\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAw\u1ecdn ohun elo\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/yo\/oro\/itoju-ilera\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt\u1ecdju Ilera\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-duration=\"1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/211md.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/two-brothers-talking-about-life-on-couch-with-basketball.jpg\" alt=\"two brothers talking about life\" title=\"aw\u1ecdn arakunrin meji s\u1ecdr\u1ecd nipa igbesi aye lori ijoko p\u1eb9lu b\u1ecd\u1ecdlu inu agb\u1ecdn\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h2>Community Resources for Kinship Caregivers<\/h2>\n<p>Kinship caregivers keep children connected to family and culture, so it can be a very positive experience. Connect with resources and support to navigate kinship.<\/p>\n<p>Community organizations throughout Maryland are available to help.<\/p>\n<h3>Virtual and Home Visits<\/h3>\n<p>In Prince George&#8217;s County, you can contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/progressivelifecenter.org\/kinship-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Onit\u1eb9siwaju Life Center<\/a>, a private care organization that provides kinship support. Virtual and home visits are available for emotional support, guidance, and they also provide access to counseling and financial assistance.<\/p>\n<h3>Video training<\/h3>\n<p>Aw\u1ecdn\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/capacity.childwelfare.gov\/states\/topics\/foster-care-permanency\/kinship-care-series\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u1eccm\u1ecd Welfare Agbara Il\u00e9 Ifowosowopo Ile-i\u1e63\u1eb9<\/a> video series helps families learn from others who have overcome kinship challenges for the benefit and well-being of the child.<\/p>\n<p>Aw\u1ecdn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aecf.org\/blog\/training-series-coping-with-the-unique-challenges-of-kinship-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Annie E. Casey Foundation<\/a> offers a training series with tips to help with feelings of loss and ambivalence when a relative comes to live with you. The training series also tackles important themes like guilt, hope, and denial.<\/p>\n\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DhFC9VbK9l8\" title=\"\u1eb8r\u1ecd orin fidio YouTube\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\t\n\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nmaZ9x-8yf4\" title=\"\u1eb8r\u1ecd orin fidio YouTube\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\t\n<h2>Ifipam\u1ecd Y\u1eb9<\/h2>\n<p>While kinship care is temporary, the placement with a kinship caregiver can last longer than expected. Kinship caregivers should plan for that possibility.<\/p>\n<p>Local kinship navigator can also help to find a path forward, temporarily and permanently, for the child.<\/p>\n<p>If the child is in foster care, the Department of Social Services will work to find a permanent solution. If the child can&#8217;t return to their biological parents, the kinship caregiver can become the permanent legal guardian through adoption, legal custody, or guardianship.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/Call-center-specialst-circle-4e9ecd7b3425be4576416abc911049bb-.jpg\" alt=\"Oloye ile-i\u1e63\u1eb9 ipe\" title=\"Ipe aarin pataki\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>T\u1eb9 211<\/h2><p>Soro si eniyan abojuto ati aanu 24\/7. W\u1ecdn tun le sop\u1ecd si aw\u1ecdn orisun.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"tel:%20+211\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tT\u1eb9 211 (alagbeka)\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/211md.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dad-texting-on-phone-with-baby-in-hands.jpg\" alt=\"Baba nk\u1ecd \u1ecdr\u1ecd lori foonu p\u1eb9lu \u1ecdm\u1ecd ni \u1ecdw\u1ecd\" title=\"Baba nk\u1ecd \u1ecdr\u1ecd lori foonu p\u1eb9lu \u1ecdm\u1ecd ni \u1ecdw\u1ecd\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Navigating Challenges: Family Dynamics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the circumstances leading up to the temporary living arrangement, kinship may challenge family dynamics.<\/p>\n<p>This can include the child, kinship caregiver, and biological parent(s).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The child may need support managing stress or help to heal from trauma.<\/li>\n<li>The living arrangement can interrupt the caregiver&#8217;s plans, priorities, and privacy.<\/li>\n<li>Aw\u1ecdn obi ati alabojuto le ni lati koju aw\u1ecdn ikunsinu nija bi \u1eb9bi, itiju, ibinu, aif\u1ecdkanbal\u1eb9, ibinu, ati pipadanu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can also erode trust within the family. The biological parent may have to earn back the relative&#8217;s trust to once again care for the child.<\/p>\n<p>Both the parent and kinship caregiver may also find it challenging to respect boundaries, as these are new or have changed.<\/p>\n<p>The caregiver should help the parent find the support they need to heal, with the ultimate goal of returning the child to the parent&#8217;s care when possible.<\/p>\n\t<h3>What can you do?<\/h3>\n<p>As the kinship caregiver, you should be prepared to help the parent get the therapy, counseling, or support they need.<\/p>\n<p>A gba obi ati alabojuto ibatan si:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gb\u1ecd ati atil\u1eb9yin k\u1ecd\u1ecdkan miiran.<\/li>\n<li>J\u1eb9 ooto nipa aw\u1ecdn aini ati aw\u1ecdn ifiyesi.<\/li>\n<li>Fi \u1eb9\u0300d\u00f9nn\u00fa h\u00e0n s\u00ed \u00e0w\u1ecdn \u00ecp\u00e8n\u00edj\u00e0 \u1eb9n\u00eckej\u00ec r\u1eb9\u0300.<\/li>\n<li>J\u1eb9w\u1ecd aw\u1ecdn i\u1e63oro fun gbogbo aw\u1ecdn ti o kan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, dial 211 and talk to a trained professional who can help connect you to kinship resources and community support.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tOther Resources for Kinship Families\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/search.211md.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stg-maryland211-staging.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_MdInfoNet_Icon-Sets-white_Locate.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/search.211md.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wa Aw\u1ecdn orisun Bayi<\/a><\/h2><p>Wa <strong>awujo oro <\/strong>fun ounje, itoju ilera, ile ati siwaju sii ninu wa database. Wa nipas\u1eb9 koodu ZIP.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/search.211md.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWa Bayi\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"\/yo\/oro\/ailera-ti-ogbo\/?utm_source=Home&#038;utm_medium=Referral&#038;utm_campaign=211Resources&#038;utm_content=Aging\" target=\"_self\">Ti ogbo &amp; Alaabo<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/yo\/oro\/ailera-ti-ogbo\/?utm_source=Home&#038;utm_medium=Referral&#038;utm_campaign=211Resources&#038;utm_content=Aging\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/2025_MdInfoNet_Icon-Sets_Aging-disability-square-c466727102cae71e5f27b8539bb51945-.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"\/yo\/oro\/omo-idile\/?utm_source=Home&#038;utm_medium=Referral&#038;utm_campaign=211Resources&#038;utm_content=Children\" target=\"_self\">Aw\u1ecdn \u1ecdm\u1ecdde &amp; Aw\u1ecdn idile<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/yo\/oro\/omo-idile\/?utm_source=Home&#038;utm_medium=Referral&#038;utm_campaign=211Resources&#038;utm_content=Children\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/2025_211_Icon-Sets_Child-care-square-f3b0d4edab3dcc467fadb5f55f4064c6-.png\" alt=\"parent and child icon for child care\" height=\"417\" width=\"417\" title=\"2025_211_Icon Sets_Child itoju\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"\/yo\/oro\/abele-ebi-iwa-ipa\/?utm_source=Home&#038;utm_medium=Referral&#038;utm_campaign=211Resources&#038;utm_content=Domestic\" target=\"_self\">Iwa-ipa Abele<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/yo\/oro\/abele-ebi-iwa-ipa\/?utm_source=Home&#038;utm_medium=Referral&#038;utm_campaign=211Resources&#038;utm_content=Domestic\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/2025_211_Icon-Sets_Domestic-Violence-square-7b597694a6f05fe90cdc376aa573bc63-.png\" alt=\"House with a heart in the middle icon\" height=\"417\" width=\"417\" title=\"2025_211_Icon \u1e62eto_Iwa-ipa Abele\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"\/yo\/oro\/wiwa-oojo\/?utm_source=Home&#038;utm_medium=Referral&#038;utm_campaign=211Resources&#038;utm_content=Employment\" target=\"_self\">Igbanisise<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/yo\/oro\/wiwa-oojo\/?utm_source=Home&#038;utm_medium=Referral&#038;utm_campaign=211Resources&#038;utm_content=Employment\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/2025_MdInfoNet_Icon-Sets_Employment-square-44707bd410e4df10a470bf130ebcea86-.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"\/yo\/oro\/itoju-ilera\/?utm_source=Home&#038;utm_medium=Referral&#038;utm_campaign=211Resources&#038;utm_content=Health%20Care\" target=\"_self\">It\u1ecdju Ilera<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/yo\/oro\/itoju-ilera\/?utm_source=Home&#038;utm_medium=Referral&#038;utm_campaign=211Resources&#038;utm_content=Health%20Care\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" 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