1.0 CE (National Association of Social Workers – NASW)
Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI has provided adoption and foster care services for over 50 years. As a provider in over 55 counties a need was identified around initial and ongoing support of Kinship and Like - Kin families. The team did research, surveyed partners, and heard from families to create a service that is specific for Kinship and Like-kin families. Hear about the process, evaluation and development of LSS of WI and Upper MI went through to assure resources for families were available. Data and tools related to kinship screening will be shared with attendees. A family will join the presentation to share their experiences. A key component in this shift of service provision is understanding the Child Welfare Transformational Change Wisconsin has been undergoing to assure families are the focus. Attendees will learn how LSS supported the staff in this shift to better support kin and kin-like families.
