The Inherent Strengths in Kinship Families is a training series developed by Dr. Joseph Crumbley for kinship caregivers. The series takes a strength-based perspective in outlining different topics that are unique to kinship families and providing strategies for caregivers. This module focuses on how kinship caregivers can minimize the trauma of loss children experience when separated from their birth parents. The sharing of loss and grief between children and their caregivers is a strength of kinship families.

Learning Objectives:
• Identify the emotions and feelings from which children are recovering and healing
• Explain why relatives and kin can be more effective in the recovery and healing process
• Develop approaches in assisting children to heal and be resilient while in kinship care