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I want custody or visitation of my grandchild, sibling or other relative (5)
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Kinship care in New York
Kinship care means that a child is raised by an adult other than a parent. More information here, including a link to resources for kinship caregivers. Content Detail
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New York State Kinship Navigator
The NYS Kinship Navigator is an information, referral and advocacy program for kinship caregivers in New York State. A kinship caregiver is an individual that is caring for a child that is not biologically their own. Kinship caregivers can be grandparents raising grandchildren. Many others are aunts and uncles. The Navigator seeks to assist these caregivers by providing information on financial assistance, legal information and referrals, and other types of issues that caregivers face when raising children in order to provide stability and permanency in the home. Content Detail
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The rights of relatives in Family Court
Information on the rights of relatives (such as grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, etc.) in Family Court. Answers questions about custody, visitation, guardianship, foster care and kinship foster care. Also answers questions about child support for relatives who are taking care of children. Content Detail
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What rights do I have to visit my grandchildren?
This fact sheet explains what you must show the court in order to have visits with your grandchildren. Content Detail
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What you can do in court when you are worried about your grand children (or other relatives)
Explains what you can do when you are concerned about the welfare of your grandchildren, nieces, nephews or other relatives. Content Detail
I am an immigrant (1)
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The rights of immigrants in family court
If you are an immigrant who has to go to family court learn more about what rights you are entitled to. Content Detail
Survivor benefits for children (1)
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Social Security Survivor's Benefits for Children
Information about when a child of someone who has died is entitled to social security survivor's benefits. Content Detail
