Kinship Interdisciplinary Navigation Technologically-Advanced Model (KIN-Tech)
Kinship Interdisciplinary Navigation Technologically-Advanced Model (KIN-TECH) is a program designed to support kinship caregivers. Kinship caregivers are relatives who care for children that are not biologically their own, such as a grandparent caring for their grandchild. Kinship caregivers who participate in KIN-TECH can access resources through multiple channels. First, each kinship caregiver is connected to a kinship navigator. Kinship navigators are fellow kinship caregivers who have been hired to provide one-on-one peer support and encouragement. They also help to connect kinship caregivers to resources. Additionally, KIN-TECH offers a phone intake line where kinship caregivers can access and be referred to services. Support groups are also available to kinship caregivers, which cover topics such as how to budget family resources, navigate legal issues, and develop healthy relationships with the child. In the enhanced model of KIN-TECH, kinship caregivers have access to a web-based system (One-e-App). This system is designed to assist kinship caregivers with the benefit eligibility and application process. Kinship caregivers can also access supports from an interdisciplinary team who specialize in relevant topics such as legal matters, health services, education, and other social services.
Kinship Interdisciplinary Navigation Technologically-Advanced Model (KIN-Tech) does not currently meet criteria to receive a rating because no studies of the program achieved a rating of moderate or high on design and execution.
Date Research Evidence Last Reviewed: Jun 2019
Sources
The program or service description, target population, and program or service delivery and implementation information was informed by the following sources: the program or service developer’s website, the program or service manual, and the studies reviewed.
Program/Service Description Updated: Week of August 24, 2020
This information does not necessarily represent the views of the program or service developers. For more information on how this program or service was reviewed, visit the download the Handbook of Standards and Procedures, Version 1.0
Target Population
KIN-TECH is designed to serve relative caregivers (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, sisters, or any adult with a close kinship bond with the child) who are providing full time care of a child.
Dosage
Dosage varies based on length of caregiving. Support groups are typically offered on a monthly basis.
Location/Delivery Setting
Recommended Locations/Delivery Settings
KIN-TECH offers services over a phone intake line and through a web-based system, "One-e-App". Kinship caregivers are also able to participate in one-on-one meetings with kinship navigators and support groups in community spaces.
Education, Certifications and Training
Kinship navigators are select peer kinship caregivers who have experience maneuvering the challenges that many kinship families face. They receive training so that they are familiar with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) application and can help kinship caregivers use the "One-e-App". The interdisciplinary team is made up of individuals who are professionals with expertise in legal matters, health services, education, and other social services.
Program or Service Documentation
Book/Manual/Available documentation used for review
Pandey, A., & Littlewood, K. (2018). Children’s Home Network kinship navigator: Program manual. Children’s Home Network.
Available languages
Materials are available in English.
Other supporting materials
For More Information
Website: https://mykinship.org/
Note: The details on Dosage; Location; Education, Certifications, and Training; Other Supporting Materials; and For More Information sections above are provided to website users for informational purposes only. This information is not exhaustive and may be subject to change.
| Results of Search and Review | Number of Studies Identified and Reviewed for Kinship Interdisciplinary Navigation Technologically-Advanced Model (KIN-Tech) |
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| Identified in Search | 1 |
| Eligible for Review | 1 |
| Rated High | 0 |
| Rated Moderate | 0 |
| Rated Low | 1 |
| Reviewed Only for Risk of Harm | 0 |
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The table below displays locations, the year, and participant demographics for studies that received moderate or high ratings on design and execution and that reported the information. Participant characteristics for studies with more than one intervention versus comparison group pair that received moderate or high ratings are shown separately in the table. Please note, the information presented here uses terminology directly from the study documents, when available. Studies that received moderate or high ratings on design and execution that did not include relevant participant demographic information would not be represented in this table.
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| Study 10012 - KIN-Tech vs. Usual Care Child Welfare (Administrative Data Sample) | ||||||
| Characteristics of the Children and Youth | ||||||
| Pinellas County, Florida, USA | 2012 | -- |
47% Caucasian 40% African American/Black 10% Other 4% Two or More Races |
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| Characteristics of the Adults, Parents, or Caregivers | ||||||
| Pinellas County, Florida, USA | 2012 | -- |
55% African American/Black 38% Caucasian 8% Other |
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4% Household Income Over $60,000 16% Household Income $40,000-$59,999 31% Household Income $20,000-$39,999 23% Household Income $10,000-$19,999 21% Household Income Under $10,000 |
| Study 10012 - KIN-Tech vs. Usual Care Child Welfare (Survey Data Sample) | ||||||
| Characteristics of the Adults, Parents, or Caregivers | ||||||
| Pinellas and Hillsborough County, FL, USA | 2012 | Age: 11% <30, 5% 31-34, 5% 35-39, 17% 40-44, 13% 45-49, 14% 50-54, 17% 55-59, 9% 60-64, 4% 65-69, 2% 70-74, 2% 75-79, 1% 80+ |
43% White 39% African American 8% Hispanic/Latino 2% Two or More 0.2% Native American 0.2% Hawaii/PI 0.2% Asian |
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29% Employed Full Time 9% Employed Part Time 10% Unemployed, Looking for Work 21% Unemployed, disabled 3% Unemployed, Not Looking for Work 1% Unemployed, Volunteer Work 16% Household Income Under $10,000 19% Household Income $10,000-$19,999 17% Household Income $20,000-$29,999 14% Household Income $30,000-$39,999 5% Household Income $40,000-$49,999 6% Household Income $50,000-$59,999 7% Household Income Over $60,000 |
“--” indicates information not reported in the study.
* The information about disabilities is based on initial coding. For more information on how the Clearinghouse recorded disability information for the initial release, please see our Resource Guide on Study Participant Characteristics and Settings. The Clearinghouse is currently seeking consultation from experts, including those with lived experience, and input from the public to enhance and improve the display.
Note: Citations for the documents associated with each 5-digit study number shown in the table can be found in the “Studies Reviewed” section below. Study settings and participant demographics are recorded for all studies that received moderate or high ratings on design and execution and that reported the information. Studies that did not report any information about setting or participant demographics are not displayed. For more information on how participant characteristics are recorded, please see our Resource Guide on Study Participant Characteristics and Settings.
Studies Rated Low
Study 10012Pandey, A., Littlewood, K., Cooper, L., McCrae, J., Rosenthal, M., Day, A., & Hernandez, L. (2018). Connecting older grandmothers raising grandchildren with community resources improves family resiliency, social support, and caregiver self-efficacy. Journal of Women & Aging, (online advance), 1-15. doi:10.1080/08952841.2018.1444940
The Children's Home, Inc. (2016). CHI CW/TANF Kinship Interdisciplinary Navigation Technologically-Advanced Model (KIN-Tech) - Final Report (Grant 90CF0050).
This study received a low rating because it did not meet the statistical model standards.