Join the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services at the third annual Kinship Community Awareness Summit.
A gathering dedicated to celebrating and supporting Michigan’s kinship caregivers. This year, they will be shining a light on the love, resilience, and lasting impact of those who step in to care for family, often grandparents, aunts, uncles, and close family friends, raising children when parents are unable to.
Featured Keynote:
Robert Benson Sanoshy, also known as Your Sassy Therapist, A mental health trauma therapist, author, professor, and keynote speaker, Robert brings both insight and energy. With his signature sass, he’ll challenge participants to see “awareness” not as a concept, but as an action, inviting each of us to discover the role we play in making real change for kinship families.
What to Expect:
• Keynote Address by Robert Benson Sanoshy
• Kinship Caregiver Panel sharing real stories, honest challenges, and practical solutions
• Interactive Table Discussions
• Resource Sharing from organizations dedicated to kinship support
This summit is more than a conversation, it’s a movement toward tangible, positive change for kinship caregivers across Michigan. Whether you’re a caregiver, professional, advocate, or community member, your voice and presence matter.
Let’s come together to honor the heart of kinship care and build a stronger, more supportive future.
