FCS 6570 - Developing Effective Programming for Kinship Care Family Members

Focuses on providing strategies for developing, implementing and assessing effective programs for members of kinship care families. Students will become familiar with research focusing on existing programs and services, both in the U.S. and internationally. Students will become more knowledgeable about varied service delivery options. Initial steps related to program development, including grant writing, advisory boards and community collaboration will be included. Strategies related to successful program implementation, the critical nature of evaluation, and the importance of reporting about program services will be additional areas of focus.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to graduate students only.