Better Kid Care

The Better Kid Care Program endeavors to provide trainings, workshops,and printed materials to child care providers, whether they are providing care for children of their own or for others. We encourage grandparents to take advantage of these services.

Caregiver Support Program

The PA Department of Aging’s Caregiver Support Program provides support and guidance to caregivers caring for older adults along with reimbursements for goods and services they use for the older adult. Those enrolled in the program may receive up to $2,000 in reimbursement for the costs associated with the purchase of Home Modifications and Assistive Devices.

COBYS Kinship Connections

COBYS Kinship Connections supports and connects kinship caretakers to needed resources in the community. A website, resource and referral line, and virtual classes & workshops addressing pertinent topics for Kinship caregivers are available. Additionally, the Kinship Connections program offers individual Kinship caregiver consultations with a parent educator to provide support with behavioral, social, or other parenting challenges with your kinship child. For a schedule of upcoming events and to register for any of our offerings, please go to https://cobys.org/family-support/kinship/

Kinship Navigation Program

COBYS Kinship Navigation includes a Navigator that is available to connect kinship caretakers to needed resources in the community. A website, information line, and in-person meetings will be available for kinship caregivers to access on an as-needed basis. Additionally, the kinship navigation program offers monthly educational support sessions and seminars, addressing pertinent topics and providing support from other kinship caregivers. Childcare is available at all meetings.

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Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D.
  • Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging

Contact Us

Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D.
  • Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging