Kinship Navigators

What are Kinship Navigators?

Because relative placements can be fragile, kinship support systems need to be expanded in Missouri. The worst-case scenario occurs when Grandma realizes that she cannot keep her own grandchildren because she lacks support.

The goal of the Kinship Navigator program is to provide a network of supports to the relative caregiver so victims of child abuse may achieve stability in their lives.

Supports include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing the needs of the child and developing a plan to address them
• Offering crisis intervention, both in person and over the phone, by trained staff
• Providing referral for psychological testing, psychiatry services, and therapy

If  you have questions, please contact:

Crystal Wilson, Kinship Navigator Supervisor
crystal@mofosteradopt.com

Kristin Hughes, Kinship Navigator Specialist (Rolla Office)
kristin@mofosteradopt.com

Joyce Marshall, Kinship Navigator Specialist (Osage Beach Office)
joyce@mofosteradopt.com