DC KinCare Alliance Relative Caregiver Community Board Writes Letter to President Obama
The Community Board wrote a letter with accompanying portrait to President Obama inviting him to attend one of their monthly Community Board meetings.
DC KinCare Alliance Presents to Ward 8 Hub Residents
DC KinCare Alliance provided information to the Ward 8 Hub regarding legal rights and financial benefits.
Amazing Community Board Outing Today at RFK Fields!
After two long years, we were finally able to get together IN PERSON! We braved the rain under the Pavilion covering! Everyone brought yummy food, and the children loved playing with playdough! At the end of the day, an amazing beautiful rainbow came out! A wonderful day had by all!
DC KinCare Alliance Presents at DC Grandfamilies Raising Grandchildren Luncheon
Executive Director Stephanie McClellan discussed the services provided by DC KinCare Alliance to grandparent and DC agency attendees.
DC KinCare Alliance Presents to DHS Grandfamilies Support Group
DC KinCare Community Board June 2022 Monthly Meeting
At this meeting, we discussed the new Ombudsperson for Children, advocacy efforts on kinship navigator programs, and an in-person event in July. The DC Affordable Law Firm also provided an amazing presentation on wills, trusts and estates.
DC KinCare Community Board May 2022 Monthly Meeting
The Community Board welcomed Michelle Hammonds, the Director of the Office of Financial Empowerment and Education, District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking. Ms. Hammonds discussed financial literacy issues.
DC KinCare Presents at KinPAC Quarterly Meeting
DC KinCare Alliance Community Board April 2022 Meeting
The Community Board welcomed advocates from the DC Fair Budget Coalition to talk about ways to make their voices heard in the DC budget process.
DC KinCare Alliance Community Board March 2022 Monthly Meeting
At this meeting, the Community Board discussed ways they can help advocate for an equitable and just budget for DC, and ensure funding for the DC Ombudsperson for Children. Read the testimony of one of our Community Board members on this issue.
Relative Caregiver Community Board Holds February 2022 Meeting
Community Board members agreed on a Position Statement regarding Kinship Navigator Programs.
DC KinCare Alliance Relative Caregiver Community Board Holds January 2022 Meeting
At it first meeting of January 2022, the Board agreed to submit a Position Statement to the DC Council requesting that the Council hold a vote of all Councilmembers on the appointment of the new Director of the DC Child and Family Services Agency, as it has done with past appointments.
DC KinCare Alliance Presents to the DC Family Court Self Help Center Staff
Last Community Board Meeting of 2021!
We had a wonderful last Community Board meeting of 2021 with dancing, singing, and storytelling. Thank you to So What Else for leading the fun activities!
August 2021 Relative Caregiver Community Board Meeting
Thank you to Dr. Holden and Charlie with So What Else for leading us in a music therapy demo. And thank you to Jorge Tormes with TzedekDC for presenting on The Basics of Credit and Debt Collection.
July 2021 Community Board Meeting — Presentation on STAYDC!
Thank You Raessa Singh with the DC Department of Housing and Community Development for presenting at our monthly Community Board Meeting about how to apply to rental and housing assistance through STAYDC!
June 2021 Community Board Meeting
We checked in on how everyone was doing, and heard a presentation from The People’s Council on DC utility and water assistance programs!
Find Out How Our Relative Caregiver Community Board Wants DC Decision-Makers To Spend Their Tax Dollars!
At our May monthly community board meeting, we discussed how the DC government can support DC kinship families!
Dr. Keisha Presented To Our Community Advisory Board On Vision Boards
Our Community Board learned how to create vision boards of their short and long-term goals. Dr. Keisha also gave members great suggestions on how to take time for self care every day.
DC KinCare Alliance Presents to Health Services for Children with Special Needs Staff
Executive Director Marla Spindel and family law attorney Claudia Williams presented on the ways DC KinCare Alliance can assist HSCSN clients.
DC KinCare Alliance Presents to DC Family Court Self Help Center Staff
Deputy Director Stephanie McClellan and family law attorney Claudia Williams presented on the ways DC KinCare Alliance can assist SHC clients.
DC KinCare Alliance Presents to Mary’s Center Staff
Deputy Director Stephanie McClellan and family law attorney Claudia Williams presented on the ways DC KinCare Alliance can assist Mary’s Center clients.
Thank You Susie McClannahan with the Equal Rights Center for Presenting to Our Community Board!
Susie discussed types of housing discrimination and how to address them.
Thank You Patty For Helping Our Community Board Practice Yoga and Breathing Exercises!
At our January Community Board meeting, we enjoyed some yoga poses and deep breathing exercises! Everyone felt more relaxed and less stressed!
