Learning from those with lived experience
Each KinCarolina participant gets matched with a peer liaison for guidance, mentorship, and support.
KinCarolina’s peer liaisons build supportive relationships with their caregivers to empower, coach, and guide them in decision-making and actions to support their family’s well-being.
Peer liaisons are also kinship caregivers raising children with a disability or special health care need … and they are matched to their mentees based on shared experiences.
KinCarolina’s peer liaisons are carefully selected, trained, supervised, and supported by program staff. They also receive financial compensation for their time and opportunities to serve on the Advisory Council.
Interested in being a peer liaison?
Peer liaisons will support KinCarolina participants in five key areas:
- Caregiver mentoring;
- Coaching and advocacy related to the child’s disability;
- Encouraging their caregiver to get support, through information and referrals;
- Network-building and socio-emotional support; and
- Promoting of self-care and family well-being.
Ready to apply?
If you meet the eligibility criteria below, visit bit.ly/PeerLiaisonApplication or scan the QR code below to apply!
Those interested in serving as a peer liaison must meet the following criteria:
Resident of the Midlands Region of South Carolina
Formal or informal, full-time caregiver of a child in their family/personal network (either currently or formerly)
Experience caring for a child with disability or special health care need
A high school diploma or GED
Access to a smartphone and/or computer and home internet connection
Personal transportation with auto insurance and South Carolina DMV registration
No felony convictions or substantiated reports of child maltreatment
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