Become a Cousin/Community Partner
A kinship circle for people and orgs who keep our communities well. Cousins are community partners—neighbors, small businesses, faith groups, campus orgs, agencies, and aunties-in-training—who help more people access care and training.
Two ways to join (choose one—or both)
Resource Cousin (Directory) — no training required
List your business/organization (or yourself) in our Cousin Directory so neighbors can find real-world help: space, rides, childcare, translation, printing, food, design, and more. You control what contact info shows, no home addresses. Edit/remove anytime.
Learning Cousin (Training Path)
Enroll in Community Care Certification and/or Skill-Up workshops to build practical, culturally rooted skills for community care. You’re part of the Cousin circle as soon as you enroll.
Facilitators vs. Cousins: Only facilitators must complete Certification + 3 Skill-Ups before teaching. Cousins do not need training to join.
How Cousins partner
- Fund access: sponsor scholarships, rides, childcare, interpretation
- Share space & skills: host a 10–20 person session; offer design/data/photo/translation
- In-kind support: printing, snacks/meals, childcare, supplies
- Spread the word: co-promote trainings and events
- Be findable: opt into the Cousin Directory as a public resource
Perks for Cousins
Early registration · 10% off public workshops · Quarterly “Cousins’ Corner” update · Optional shout-ins · Impact notes you can share · Directory badge (if listed)
Who qualifies?
Individuals & families · Grassroots/mutual-aid pods · Faith communities & campus orgs · Small businesses & nonprofits · Agencies aligned with our care values
