Kinship Town Hall
The Kinship Town Hall Series consists of three FREE, virtual sessions for child- and family-serving professionals, kinship caregivers, and other interested community members to connect, engage, and grapple with the realities that many kinship caregivers face.
Although KinCarolina is currently operating only in South Carolina, we invite participants from all over the country to join us for the conversation!
Fill out the form below to sign up for the Town Hall!
If you do not see the form below, you can fill it out here: https://go.unc.edu/TownHallRegistration
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About the Kinship Town Hall
KinCarolina’s inaugural Kinship Town Hall series will feature three FREE, virtual sessions:
- The Kinship Caregiver Service Journey (Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 9-10:30 AM EST)
- Peer Support in Action (Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 6-7:30 PM EST)
- Kinship Experiences in Research (Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 3-4:30 PM EST)
The Town Hall series is a community event!
Each session will give members of the KinCarolina community a platform to share their perspective on the topic, as well as opportunities for attendees to interact and contribute to the discussion.
Session Topics
Session 1
The Kinship Caregiver Service Journey
Tuesday, April 29
9:00 – 10:30 AM EST
Session Highlights:
- Overview of kinship care
- Simulation of the challenges kinship caregivers face when trying to obtain supports for the children in their care
Session 2
Peer Support in Action
Wednesday, April 30
6:00 – 7:30 PM EST
Session Highlights:
- Overview of why peer supports are so beneficial in kinship care
- Simulation of how peer supports can help caregivers struggling with difficult family relationships
Session 3
Kinship Experiences in Research
Thursday, May 1
3:00 – 4:30 PM EST
Session Highlights:
- Introduction to the KinCarolina program
- Panel discussion with KinCarolina alumni, peer liaisons, staff, and partners about their experiences with the program and participating in research
Hear From the Experts – Kinship Caregivers
KinCarolina is centered on the experiences and perspectives of the kinship caregivers we serve.
We took the same approach in planning our Town Hall.
The Town Hall will feature KinCarolina’s peer liaisons, alumni, staff, and partners in panels, Q+A, and simulations to share their experience as caregivers and as part of the program.
The Kinship Town Hall is designed to engage our attendees. We hope you share your experience with us as well.
How to Register
Use the form below to register for the Kinship Town Hall!
By completing this form, you will get access to all three sessions.
Fill out the form below to sign up for the Town Hall!
If you do not see the form below, you can fill it out here: https://go.unc.edu/TownHallRegistration
