Curriculum for Kinship Caregivers: Evaluating the Feasibility of Implementing across Different Service Settings

Authors

Joseph Crumbley, Private PracticeFollow
Sierra Wollenhall, University of WashingtonFollow
Angelique Day, University of WashingtonFollow

Abstract

This localized program evaluation provides an example of how to determine the feasibility of utilizing a kinship parent training across different service settings. A total of seven facilitators taught the curriculum in different service settings including structured in-person and online training classes, support groups, and the utilization of training by tribal kinship navigators as part of individual service delivery. The fidelity tracking process provided a venue for each of these service provider types to document the strengths and challenges of implementing each of the components of the Inherent Strengths curriculum across these different service settings with the kinship populations they serve. Suggestions are offered on how to adapt the curriculum to maximize its utility for each of the three types of service settings.

Recommended Citation

Crumbley, J., Wollenhall, S., Day, A. (2025). Curriculum for Kinship Caregivers: Evaluating the Feasibility of Implementing across Different Service Settings. GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy, 8 (1).
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/grandfamilies/vol8/iss1/12