Wayfinder Family Services

At Wayfinder Family Services, we believe supporting kinship families means turning knowledge into action.

That’s why Wayfinder, in partnership with Spaulding for Children, is bringing professionals together for Kin First Culture: Words to Action, our free Virtual Kinship Summit on September 24.

Throughout the day, Wayfinder leaders and our kinship navigation team will join county partners and national kinship expert Dr. Joseph Crumbley to explore practical strategies for supporting kinship families. Sessions will include Wayfinder’s kinship navigation program model, tools for working with families and approaches to strengthening kinship navigator programs.

The summit will also introduce Wayfinder’s Kinnections Kinship Navigation Model, currently in review by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse.

📅 September 24, 2026
🕘 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
💻 Free virtual event

Register today: https://mycoretraining.org/local/edwiserpagebuilder/page.php?id=9

Reducing trauma. Improving health and mental health. Finding loving homes for children who have been abused or neglected. Each year, Wayfinder strives to do more to improve lives.

Last year, 98% of children placed in kinship care remained in a permanent placement after one year. We’ll continue to do more until this number is 100%.

✅ 85% with a kinship caregiver
✅ 10% reunified with a parent
✅ 2% legal guardianship
✅ 1% adopted

Do you work with kinship families?

Wayfinder Family Services’ Virtual Kinship Summit: Kin First Culture: Words to Action is designed specifically for professionals working throughout the kinship support system.

Whether you’re an agency leader, supervisor or direct service professional, you’ll have access to role-specific learning focused on strengthening kinship programs, improving family engagement and putting effective practices into action.

The free virtual summit also includes an expert keynote, interactive workshops, networking and collaboration, and a panel featuring kinship caregivers sharing their lived experiences.

📅 September 24, 2026 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Register today: https://mycoretraining.org/local/edwiserpagebuilder/page.php?id=9

Healing from trauma. Improving health and wellbeing. Finding loving homes for children who have been abused or neglected. Each year, Wayfinder strives to do more to improve lives.

Last year, 17,519 hours of mental health therapy were provided.

Happy Labor Day from Wayfinder Family Services!

Today, we recognize the dedication and hard work of people across our communities who help make a difference every day.

Wishing you and your family a safe and relaxing Labor Day.

We support grandparents, relatives and close family friends caring for children, helping maintain family connections and reduce trauma.

Help us do more for those who step up: www.wayfinderfamily.org/donate

Healing from trauma. Improving health and wellbeing. Finding loving homes for children who have been abused or neglected. Each year, Wayfinder strives to do more to improve lives.

Last year, 99% of Wayfinder clients were satisfied with our program services.

🚗✨ **Make sure your little ones are riding safely! **

Sonoma County Indian Health Project is hosting a Car Seat Fitting Station at Lytton Rancheria Head Start on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM.

Bring your car seat for a **free safety check** by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Walk-ups are welcome! 💙

🌼 **Event Highlights:**
✔️ Expert car seat safety checks
✔️ Meet our Infection Control Team
✔️ Learn helpful tips about mosquito protection
✔️ Ask your CHRs if you qualify for a FREE car seat*
📞 707-521-4606

📍 Location:
Lytton Head Start
1592 Fulton Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Let’s keep our kids safe on the road together! 🚗💛

¡“Vamos a Nadar,” un programa de seguridad en el agua por el Condado de Sonoma Parques Regionales, está ofreciendo una clase para adultos!
Este programa bilingüe se educa a los participantes sobre cómo estar seguro y consciente alrededor del agua. Para participar en este programa, necesita registrarse a SoCoParks.org/Nadar.


Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks

Make sure to register! Dinner will be provided 😁