Family Support Services
Kinship Care Social Group
Peer support for guardians
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The Kinship Care Social Group offers peer support, shared resources, and parenting strategies to grandparents, extended family members, or close friends who are raising children when biological parents are unable to do so.
Who We Serve
Services Offered
Participants in the Kinship Care Social Group can expect a supportive environment where they:
- Connect with other kinship caregivers to share experiences, concerns, and practical solutions
- Learn parenting strategies and coping skills tailored to their unique caregiving role
- Receive information about community and family resources
- Build social support networks with others facing similar responsibilities
Childcare is provided free of charge during group meetings and includes crafts and outdoor play activities for children.
Meetings are held once per month for approximately 90 minutes.
How to Access Services
Participation in the Kinship Care Social Group is open to eligible caregivers without cost.
To learn more or register, contact Lori Bergstrom, Prevention Services Manager, at (860) 412-8665 or lbergstrom@usmhs.org.
Locations Providing This Service
The Kinship Care Social Group meets at:
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