Outstanding Kinship Caregiver: Marguerite Roper, Brooklyn
Outstanding Organization: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County, Relatives as Parents Program
Kinship Champion: Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo
Kinship Champion: Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins
The NYS Kinship Navigator and the NYS Kincare Coalition established The Cura Awards in 2015 to annually recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of those involved with kinship care.
A volunteer committee reviews nominations and select honorees in the following categories:
- Outstanding Professional – An individual working in the field of kinship care or related field or that has had a significant positive impact on kinship care in New York State as a result of their work.
- Outstanding Organization – A nonprofit organization in New York State providing kinship care or that has had a significant positive impact on kinship care.
- Outstanding Kinship Caregiver – Any kinship caregiver living in New York State that has demonstrated outstanding selflessness, leadership or has overcome tremendous barriers.
- Kinship Champion: A state or national official or organization leader who has vigorously worked to help kinship families.
