đź“… Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Join the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network from 2:00-3:30 PM ET for “Kinship Peer Liaisons: Harnessing Lived Experience to Support Families.”Â
Ramona Denby-Brinson, PhD, LMSW; Angela Tobin, OTD, OTR/L; Tamra Scott, MS, BSW; and Charlene Ingram, MSW will present on KinCarolina’s kinship peer liaison model, which has been recognized as Exemplary by the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network. Lessons learned and practical strategies for implementing individualized peer support – including for hiring, training, and supervision/coaching – will be shared, with a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens.
Future directions for this work will be presented, including the development of a train-the-trainer curriculum (“THE” Liaison – Together Harnessing Lived Experience Liaison model) that will promote replication of individual peer mentorship among diverse and interdisciplinary organizations serving kinship families. Register for the March 18 Webinar.
đź“… Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Join the GRAND Voices Bi-Monthly Meeting, hosted by the National Center on Grandfamilies at Generations United, from 3 to 4:00 PM ET. The meeting is open to all caregivers, including kin caregivers, and is designed to uplift, inform, and connect people navigating the kinship and grandfamily journey. During the meeting, you will hear directly from fellow caregivers, learn about timely policy updates, explore helpful resources, and discover ways to get more involved through the GRAND Voices initiative. Register for the March 18 Webinar.
đź“… Wednesday, March 25, 2026
 Join the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network from 2:00-3:30 PM ET for “Across the Map, Around the Table: Six FRC Models Lifting Up Kin Caregivers and Grandfamilies.”Â
Learn how Family Resource Centers (FRCs) are creatively supporting kin caregivers and grandfamilies across the country. This webinar will spotlight six Family Resource Centers spanning rural and urban communities, immigrant-serving and faith-based programs, and school-based and mobile models. You’ll hear real-world examples from programs in Arizona, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Virginia that are recognized for their leadership and innovation in serving kinship/grandfamilies. Register for the March 25 Webinar.
đź“… Thursday, March 26, 2026
Join Generations United’s Shared Site Learning Network at 1:00 PM ET for “Intergenerational Shared Sites: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities.”
A wide variety of intergenerational shared sites have been developed over the past decade, ranging from combined adult and child day care centers to intergenerational community centers, schools, housing, and outdoor spaces. Join us for this interactive session to both connect with other practitioners and help guide the future of this work. We will learn about each other’s work, share successes and challenges, and explore strategies for significantly increasing the number and quality of shared sites. Register for the March 26 webinar.