Kinship Care Social Group2026-09-28T18:15:45-04:00

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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

The Kinship Care Social Group is designed for:
  • Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, or other extended family members

  • Friends or community members who are actively raising a child because the child’s biological parents cannot provide care

  • Caregivers seeking shared experience, guidance, and support in navigating the challenges of kinship parenting

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:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Any grandparent, extended family member, or close friend who is actively raising a child because the child’s biological parents are unable to provide care is welcome.

No. Participation in the Kinship Care Social Group is free of charge.

Yes. Childcare is provided at no cost and includes age-appropriate activities while caregivers attend the group.

The Kinship Care Social Group meets once per month for 90 minutes.

Yes. Friends or other adults who have a hands-on connection in raising a child are also invited to participate.

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