When a child is first placed with a relative, a Kinship Navigator may be assigned to the case in order to assist the Relative Provider.  Kinship Navigators may assist the family through the following:  conducting a needs assessment and helping the family address any unmet needs through community resources, explaining various parts of the CPS/Court/Homestudy process, reaching out to workers when additional assistance is needed and/or helping the family obtain resources needed for their homes. 

Kinship Navigators assist families during the first 90 days of the placement.  If you need to reach our Kinship Navigator program, please contact Coordinator Tishie Ratliff at 740-300-0159 or tratliff@missionwv.org