KTIS Interview Features LSS Kinship Caregiver Services

An estimated 68,000 children in Minnesota currently live in the care of a grandparent or relative. These families often struggle to find much-needed services involving emergency or permanent custody, mental health care and financial support.

KTIS interviewed Janet Salo, family support specialist with LSS Youth & Family Services, about the challenges these families face. She also discussed how LSS provides guidance and support with issues such as financial challenges, medical and mental health services and support groups.

Our Kinship Caregiver Conference & Resource Fair on Saturday, November 16 makes it easier for kinship families to find resources tailored to their needs, educate themselves and connect with others who share their experience all in one place.

When: Saturday, November 16, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Center for Changing Lives, 2400 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis

Registration for this event is available online. 

Listen to the interview: