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/

Basic Information

Organization
COBYS Family Services
Contact Person
Barb Paynter
Email
bpaynter@cobys.org
Website
https://cobys.org/family-support/kinship/
Phone Number
7174358139
Address
444 Murry Hill Circle, Lancaster, PA 17601
County
Lancaster
Geographical area(s) in which services are provided
Lancaster and Schuylkill Counties
Approximate Number Of Families Serviced
10

Program Information

Social/Emotional Support
  • Caregiver Support Groups
  • Individual/Family Counseling
Education
  • For the Adult (formal or informal training in childcare; e.g. certificate program or continuing education course)

Meetings

Frequency Of Meetings
monthly
Average Number of Participants
5
Level of Formality
Informal

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  • Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging