Kindred Voices
Kindred Voices
Tia-Maria Smith
Kindred Voices, brought to you by Pennsylvania KinConnector, provides inspiration and information to kinship families.
Interview with Alexa Livelsberger from Highmark Caring Place
Tia-Maria and Candy are joined by Alexa Livelsberger, Outreach and Education Coordinator- Child Grief Specialist with Highmark Caring Place For assistance or more information about KinConnector, call us at 1-866-546-2111 or visit our website at www.KinConnector.org! To contact Highmark Caring Place for general information or to reach Alexa Livelsberger, call (717) 302-7658. You can also check out more information by going to Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn
Jun 30, 2022
29 min
Interview with Meghan Zook, Community Health and Nutrition Administrator for the Salvation Army of Harrisburg
Tia-Maria and Candy are joined by Meghan Zook, Community Health and Nutrition Administrator for the Salvation Army, of the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area. To contact The Salvation Army of Harrisburg for general information, call (717) 233-6755 or to speak to Meghan and her team about Health and Nutrition information and programs, call (717) 233-6755, ext. 124. You can also check out more information and available programs and to register for nutrition classes by going to www.pa.salvationarmy.org/harrisburg-pa. For assistance or more information about PA KinConnector, call us at 1-866-546-2111 or visit our website at www.KinConnector.org!
Mar 4, 2022
33 min
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
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 Pennsylvania Food Bank for more information or to apply for assistance and programs, call (717) 564-1700 (Harrisburg) or (570) 321-8023 (Williamsport) or to find a local food bank or pantry near you visit www.centralpafoodbank.org/find-help/find-food or go to https://www.pa211.org for food and other family care needs resources.  For assistance or more information about PA KinConnector, call us at 1-866-546-2111 or visit our website at www.KinConnector.org!
Feb 10, 2022
32 min
PA KinConnector Staff Kinship Family Story: Candy's Story
This week PA KinConnector's Program Coordinator shares her story of growing up in a kinship family.
Feb 10, 2022
33 min
Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Kinship Family Programs
This episode features experts and founders from Kinship Family Programs sharing their wisdom and knowledge on what kinship families need to thrive.
Dec 2, 2021
1 hr 26 min
Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Financial Assistance
In this episode, experts share their wisdom and knowledge regarding various options kinship caregivers have for financial assistance.  
Nov 3, 2021
1 hr 24 min
Wisdom Wednesday 2021: School and Childcare
This episode features experts sharing their wisdom and knowledge on school and childcare rights for kinship families.
Nov 3, 2021
1 hr 15 min
Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Mental Health and Support Groups
This episode features experts sharing their wisdom and knowledge concerning the importance and benefit of mental healthcare and support groups.
Nov 3, 2021
1 hr 18 min
Wisdom Wednesday 2021: Understanding the Legal and Child Welfare Systems in Pennsylvania
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 navigating the legal and child welfare systems in Pennsylvania.
Oct 29, 2021
1 hr 25 min
Interview with Ana Beltran of Generations United
Tia-Maria and Candy sit down with Ana Beltran of Generations United to learn about how the organization helps Kinship families.
Aug 26, 2021
23 min
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