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10/14/2026

Check out some of our favorite books written for and about Kinship Families. It's the time of year to settle in with a book you and the child in your care love.

Call: 1-833-KIN-4-KID (1-833-546-4543)
Email: [email protected]
Text: 833-546-4543

10/12/2026

ParentLink is Hiring! Seeking experienced professional with master's degree in a social science field, experience supporting healthier families, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent listening skills.

Visit https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings and search for Job ID 60767 today

09/29/2026

Great parenting support, from real people who care!

09/23/2026

Associate Director Donna Garcia and practicum student Courtney Oden Jakobsze braved the heat to be on hand representing ParentLink (and raffling off a Pack n Play) at the Sickle Cell Stroll in St. Louis on September 12th!

09/14/2026

📊 Research is clear: when children can’t stay with their parents, they do best with kin. Kinship families offer:
✅ Stability & permanency
✅ Cultural identity
✅ Resilient mental health and behavioral outcomes
✅ Community connections

Call or text the Missouri Kinship Navigator Program at 1-833-546-4543 to reach a Kinship Resource Specialist.

09/07/2026

Let's Celebrate Kinship Care Month together, via Zoom!

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th from 5:30-6:30 as we celebrate YOU. A kinship caregiver who has opened their home to a family member or friend's child, when they need a home the most.

Visit this link below to register.

https://umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsdu2rrjwtGt0VijB3EV-0_gWjbuV_VqrU?_x_zm_rtaid=41V-ZABWSAmCKDw6DWMyqA.1680735929121.d59fcb390ed967537c5b998dfb4e95bb&_x_zm_rhtaid=693 #/registration

09/01/2026

September is National Kinship Care Month! 🎉

Help us honor the grandparents, other relatives, and close family friends stepping up to raise children whose parents cannot.

Call or text the Missouri Kinship Navigator Program at 1-833-546-4543 to connect with a Kinship Resource Specialist.

Explore the toolkit and join the
celebration:
gksnetwork.org/kinship-month-2026

08/24/2026

Regardless of the child’s foster care or custody status, or the caregiver’s legal relationship to the child, all kinship caregivers are welcome to access the free services provided by the MO KIN-4-KID program. These include:

Assistance completing Medicaid and SNAP applications
Assistance with school enrollment of children
Assistance obtaining food, clothing, and other tangible items
Connection to medical, dental, and vision care for children
Connection to specialized services such as services for children with Autism
Parenting classes
Child development screenings
Emotional support and connection to peers
Assistance developing a daily routine that works for your family

Call or text us at 1-833-546-4543 to speak with a Kinship Resource Specialist.

08/19/2026