Kinship Care Dome Day 2025: Elevating the Voices of Relative Caregivers
Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend raising someone else’s child? You are not alone and your voice matters. Join Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Lansing for Michigan Kinship Care Dome Day, a powerful day of recognition, advocacy, and connection for kinship caregivers across the state.
What is Kinship Care Dome Day?
Hosted by Michigan’s Children in partnership with the Michigan Kinship Care Coalition, this statewide event brings together caregivers, advocates, service providers, and allies to elevate the needs and strengths of kinship families. From resource tables to legislative shout-outs and Capitol visits, this day is all about honoring and supporting those who step up to care for children when their parents cannot.
Whether you’re caring for a grandchild informally or navigating services inside the foster care system, your experiences can shape policies and expand supports for all Michigan families.
📅 Event Details:
🗓 Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (doors open at 9:15)
📍 Location: Michigan’s Children, 215 S Washington Square, Suite 125, Lansing, MI
🎟 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4js92xb4
Why This Matters to Livingston County
At Great Start Livingston, we support families raising young children however they come to caregiving. In our community, more and more children are being raised by relatives or trusted adults outside the traditional parent structure. Kinship caregivers offer safety, love, and stability, often without the recognition or resources they deserve.
This event gives Livingston County families a chance to connect with others across the state, speak directly to lawmakers, and advocate for the tools and systems they need to thrive. It’s also a learning opportunity for anyone working in family support, early childhood, or social services.
💡 Get Involved
If you’re a kinship caregiver, service provider, or advocate for children and families, we encourage you to attend. Bring your voice. Bring your story. Let’s build momentum together to ensure Michigan policies reflect the realities and strengths of kinship families.
🙌 Hosted by:
Michigan’s Children & The Guidance Center
With support from OLHSA Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Kinship Care Dome Day 2025 is your chance to show up, speak out, and stand in community.
