Arizona Kinship Navigation Program Model®
Arizona Kinship Navigation Program® (KNP®)
When a grandparent or relative takes in a child, they often face a maze of systems — child welfare, courts, schools, benefits. The Arizona Kinship Navigation Program® helps you find your way through.
AzCA’s KNP® is nationally recognized. It is the first kinship program of its kind approved by the US Department of Health and Human Services as a proven, supported practice.
How KNP® Helps Families
A trained navigator works with you one-on-one to help you understand your options, access benefits and build long-term stability for the child in your care.
- Help understanding and navigating child welfare, legal and school systems
- Connecting you to local resources and community services
- Goal-setting and regular check-ins to support your progress
- Classes and support groups for kinship caregivers
Are You a Kinship Caregiver Looking for Help?
Are You an Agency Looking to Bring This Model to Your Community?
KNP® was designed to be replicated. It has been implemented at public and private agencies across the country and is built to fit different budgets and communities.
- Implementation support and training
- Fidelity review and reporting assistance
- Ongoing consultation available
Three research documents are available for download on this page, including outcome studies and a full implementation manual.
Email ymedrano@arizonaschildren.org to learn more.
Kinship specialty services since 2002!
Research dating back to 2012!
Research, Information & Outcomes
The following documents outline the latest research and information on AzCA’s kinship navigation services:
Outcomes of the Arizona Kinship Support Services: Impact of Kinship Navigation on Child Permanency Outcomes
All kinship families eligible for services with Arizona Kinship Navigation Program®:
CURRENT KINSHIP – kinship child in their care
PRIOR KINSHIP – seeking support after kinship child placement
CURRENT KINSHIP – seeking support in preparation for kinship
Client eligibility will vary on your state or grant guidelines.
Services are client-based and voluntary. Family elects their own services.
INFORMATION, REFERRAL, AND CONNECTION (IRC) – resources
KINSHIP NAVIGATION – assessment, goal-setting, visitation
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES – classes and support groups
Cases range from one month to five years. IRC most cost-effective level.
KNP® adaptable to your agency’s processes and clientele.
IMPLEMENTATION FOR FULL CERTIFICATION
FIDELITY TRAININGS
REPORTING AND AUDITING
CONSULTATION AVAILABLE
