Every kinship caregiver faces storms—some expected, many not. From family crises and financial strain to navigating schools, agencies, health challenges, and the emotional weight of raising children unexpectedly, the journey can feel overwhelming at times.

In this episode of The Kinship Connection, kinship grandmothers Jan Johnson and Stephanie Bressler Ratcliffe discuss how caregivers can weather life's toughest storms while continuing to provide stability, love, and hope for the children in their care.