Podcasts by Kindred Voices

Kindred Voices

Kindred Voices, brought to you by Pennsylvania KinConnector, provides inspiration and information to kinship families.

Further podcasts by Tia-Maria Smith

Podcast on the topic Gemeinnützig

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Interview with Alexa Livelsberger from Highmark Caring Place from 2022-06-30T18:33:39

Tia-Maria and Candy are joined by Alexa Livelsberger, Outreach and Education Coordinator- Child Grief Specialist with Highmark Caring Place

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Interview with Meghan Zook, Community Health and Nutrition Administrator for the Salvation Army of Harrisburg from 2022-03-04T16:19:17

Tia-Maria and Candy are joined by Meghan Zook, Community Health and Nutrition Administrator for the Salvation Army, of the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area.

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Central Pennsylvania Food Bank from 2022-02-10T15:10:45

Tia-Maria and Candy are joined by Joe Arthur, Executive Director and Tara Davis, Director of Agency Services and Outreach with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. To contact the Central Pennsylv...

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PA KinConnector Staff Kinship Family Story: Candy's Story from 2022-02-10T15:03:18

This week PA KinConnector's Program Coordinator shares her story of growing up in a kinship family.

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Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Kinship Family Programs from 2021-12-02T15:05:24

This episode features experts and founders from Kinship Family Programs sharing their wisdom and knowledge on what kinship families need to thrive.

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Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Financial Assistance from 2021-11-03T15:12:31

In this episode, experts share their wisdom and knowledge regarding various options kinship caregivers have for financial assistance.  

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Wisdom Wednesday 2021: School and Childcare from 2021-11-03T14:30:06

This episode features experts sharing their wisdom and knowledge on school and childcare rights for kinship families.

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Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Mental Health and Support Groups from 2021-11-03T14:11:44

This episode features experts sharing their wisdom and knowledge concerning the importance and benefit of mental healthcare and support groups.

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Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Understanding the Legal and Child Welfare Systems in Pennsylvania from 2021-10-29T15:40:03

Season 2 of Kindred Voices opens with the recording of our Kinship Month Event -- Wisdom Wednesday.  This first recording features experts sharing their knowledge and wisdom about navigatin...

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Interview with Ana Beltran of Generations United from 2021-08-26T19:44:55

Tia-Maria and Candy sit down with Ana Beltran of Generations United to learn about how the organization helps Kinship families.

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Interview with Bobbie McBurney-Johnson, Founder and CEO of R.E.S.T. from 2021-04-16T13:55:56

Tia-Maria and Candy are joined by Bobbie McBurney-Johnson, Founder and CEO of R.E.S.T, Inc. A PA non-profit organization dedicated to providing services and supports for kinship caregivers or “g...

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Interview with Troy Dunston of the Department of Aging from 2021-03-15T18:50:52

Tia-Maria and Andrea are joined by Troy Dunston, Caregiver Support Program Coordinator with the Bureau of Aging Services and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. On this podcast, we discuss ser...

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Interview with Rebecca Salus from 2021-03-01T19:28:13

Tia-Maria sits down with Rebecca Salus the program director of Family Matters to learn about the kinship services Family Matters offers.

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Interview with Shaun Turner, The Milton Hershey School Senior Director Enrollment Manager and Family Relations from 2021-02-01T14:52:14

Tia-Maria and Andrea are joined by Shaun Turner,  Senior Director Enrollment Manager and Family Relations to talk about the school and how it has been helpful to kinship families.

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Interview with attorney Janine Dunlap Kiah from 2020-12-15T16:03

Tia-Maria and Andrea connect with Janine Dunlap Kiah, Esq., program director of SeniorLAW Center's Pursuing Justice for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program, to discuss this program and ot...

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Interview with Kinship Attorney Karissa Phelps from 2020-11-19T15:47:08

Tia-Maria and Andrea sit down the Karissa Phelps, JD, MSW to discuss the legal system as it relates to kinship caregivers.

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Interview with Dr Joseph Crumbley -- Kinship Care Expert from 2020-10-26T18:07:57

Tia-Maria and Andrea sit down with Kinship Care expert, Dr. Joseph Crumbley to discuss kinship family dynamics and more.

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Meet The KinConnectors Part 3 from 2020-10-21T13:28:26

In this episode, we get to know our co-host and Kinship Navigator, Andrea, and here about her experience as a Kinship Navigator.

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Meet the KinConnectors Part 2 from 2020-10-19T19:45:41

In this episode, we meet KinConnector's Bi-Lingual Kinship Navigator, Alex Maasdam, as he shares his experience as a kinship navigator!

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Meet The KinConnectors Part 1 from 2020-10-19T19:39:05

In this episode, we meet KinConnector's FIRST Kinship Navigator, Tracy, and hear about her experience working with kinship caregivers!

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