COBYS Kinship Connections supports and connects kinship caretakers to needed resources in the community.
A website, resource, referral line, and virtual classes and 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 COBYS Kinship Connections.
Basic Information
Organization
COBYS Family Services
Contact Person
Barb Paynter
Website
Phone Number
717-435-8139
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
Assistance Needed
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Contact Us
- Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging
- Email msk15@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-7871