Kinship

Are you raising a relative’s child?

Kinship arrangements are often unanticipated and can result in a range of unique household needs and challenges. Support is available!

 

Call 435-8139 ext. 210 to receive help in navigating systems, information about your rights, and connections to resources in your community. 
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30-2:30

Email: kinship@cobys.org

 

COBYS Kinship Resource Guide

 

Join Our Community

Attend groups, information sessions, and family programs  for information and support specific to kinship caregivers.  Network with other grandparents (or other relatives) that are going through similar experiences. 

Call to register for any of our free programs. Childcare is available on a limited basis. Registration is required.

 

Kinship Coffee Sessions

Join our monthly educational discussion group; childcare and refreshments available.

New Holland: CrossNet Ministries, 123 W. Franklin Street, New Holland

1^st Mondays: 11am-12:30pm

9/9, 10/7, 11/4, 1/6, 2/3, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4

 

Quarryville: Solid Rock Ministries, 34 E. State Street, Quarryville 

2^nd Mondays: 11am-12:30pm

9/16, 10/14, 11/11, 1/13, 2/10, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11

 

SDoL: Fulton Elementary School, 225 W. Orange Street, Lancaster

2^nd Tuesdays (evening): 6:00-7:30pm

10/8, 11/12, 1/14, 2/11, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12

 

Manheim Township: Lancaster Brethren In Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster

3^rd Wednesdays: 11:30am-1:00pm

9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 1/15, 2/19, 3/18, 4/15, 5/20

 

Kinship Seminars

Speakers present information specific to kinship caregivers. A meal and childcare are provided. Training certificate offered.

Sunday Seminars: Lancaster Brethren In Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster

4^th Sundays: 3:30-6:00pm

9/22, 10/27, 11/24, 1/26, 2/23 3/22, 4/26, 5/31 

 

Monthly Topics (Coffee Hours & Seminars)

Setting Boundaries:

9/9–New Holland, 9/16–Quarryville, 9/18–LBIC, 9/22-Sunday Seminar

Advocating for Children with school district/medical personnel:

10/7–New Holland, 10/8–SDoL, 10/14–Quarryville, 10/16–LBIC, 10/27–Sunday Seminar

Children & Trauma:

11/4–New Holland, 11/11–Quarryville, 11/12^th–SDoL, 11/20–LBIC, 11/24–Sunday Seminar

Healing/Thriving in our new Roles:

1/6–New Holland, 1/13^th–Quarryville, 1/14^th–SDoL, 1/15–LBIC, 1/26–Sunday Seminar

Stress & Self-care:

2/3–New Holland, 2/10–Quarryville, 2/11–SDoL, 2/19–LBIC, 2/23–Sunday Seminar

Teen Brain:

3/2–New Holland, 3/9–Quarryville, 3/10–SDoL, 3/18–LBIC, 3/22–Sunday Seminar

Loss, Ambivalence, Denial & Hope:

4/6–New Holland, 4/13–Quarryville, 4/14–SDoL, 4/15–LBIC, 4/26–Sunday Seminar

Communicating Effectively:

5/4–New Holland, 5/11–Quarryville, 5/12–SDoL, 5/20–LBIC, 5/31–Sunday Seminar

 

Kinship Support Services Program Information Sheet