; and (2) the requirements described in subsection (b)(1) of this section. (b) Program requirements (1) Mandatory requirements The requirements described in this paragraph are the following: (A) The kinship navigator program is designed to assist kinship caregivers in learning about, finding, and using programs and services to meet the needs of the children they are assisting or raising, and their own needs, and to promote effective partnerships among public and private agencies to ensure kinship caregiver families are served. (B) The kinship navigator program is coordinated with other State or local agencies that promote service coordination or provide information and referral services, including the entities that provide 2–1–1 or 3–1–1 information systems where available, to avoid duplication or fragmentation of services to kinship care families. (C) The kinship navigator program is planned and operated in consultation with kinship caregivers and organizations representing them, youth raised by kinship caregivers, relevant government agencies, and relevant community-based or faith-based organizations. (D) The kinship navigator program establishes information and referral systems that link (via toll-free access) kinship caregivers, kinship support group facilitators, and kinship service providers to— (i) each other; (ii) eligibility and enrollment information for Federal, State, and local benefits; (iii) relevant training to assist kinship caregivers in caregiving and in obtaining benefits and services