From the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network:  A National Technical Assistance Center, this fact sheet address a number of key issues kinship caregivers face when support their kin in school.

Education is high on the to-do lists of kin and grandfamily caregivers. Accessing educational services for children in their care can be difficult. Frequently, kin/grandfamily caregivers lack legal custody of the children and/or are unfamiliar with the local education system. This resource is designed to help direct-service professionals assist caregivers in ensuring the children they raise have the educational experiences needed to thrive.

January 2023

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  Fact sheet