Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program

Federal program that assists kinship caregivers (grandparents, relatives) in finding and accessing services such as health care, legal assistance, financial aid, and family support. Funded through Title IV-B, subpart 2 formula grants to states and tribes, with Title IV-E funding available for evidence-based navigator models.

Navigation and referral services to help kinship caregivers locate and access: financial assistance, legal services, health care, mental health services, housing, child care, education, respite, and other family supports. Services vary by state and local implementation. No direct cash payments; program connects caregivers to existing resources.

Eligibility

• Relationship: grandparent, other relative, non relative