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Kinship Navigator Program

The Kinship Navigator Program supports caregivers to link grandparents and relative caregivers to the appropriate federal, state, and local programs. The program assists caregivers in overcoming economic, financial, and educational issues while increasing parenting knowledge.

Eligibility

  • Relationship: grandparent

Questions to ask the program

These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.

  • Does the person receiving care live in Mississippi? — Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
  • Does your relationship to the person — grandparent — count for this program?
  • Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. — Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
  • What documents do you need from us to start an application?
  • Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?

What this record does not yet say

  • a direct application link

How to apply

  • Contact MDCPS - 601-359-4368; the Kinship Navigator Program is also delivered through Catholic Charities, Inc. of Jackson in the listed service counties.

Use the official program page for application details: official program page.