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
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
1st Mondays: 11am-12:30pm
2/3, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4
Northern Lancaster: Northern Lancaster HUB, 560 S. Reading Rd., Ephrata
1st Tuesdays (evening): 6pm-7:30pm
2/4, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5
Quarryville: Solid Rock Ministries, 34 E. State Street, Quarryville
2nd Mondays: 11am-12:30pm
2/10, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11
Manheim Township: Lancaster Brethren In Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster
3rd Wednesdays: 11:30am-1:00pm
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
4th Sundays: 3:30-6:00pm
2/23 3/22, 4/26, 5/31
Monthly Topics (Coffee Hours & Seminars)
Stress & Self-care:
2/3–New Holland, 2/10–Quarryville, 2/19–LBIC, 2/23–Sunday Seminar
Teen Brain:
3/2–New Holland, 3/9–Quarryville, 3/18–LBIC, 3/22–Sunday Seminar
Loss, Ambivalence, Denial & Hope:
4/6–New Holland, 4/13–Quarryville, 4/15–LBIC, 4/26–Sunday Seminar
Communicating Effectively:
5/4–New Holland, 5/11–Quarryville, 5/20–LBIC, 5/31–Sunday Seminar
Kinship Support Services Program Information Sheet
[Pre-service training] opened up a wide range of topics that were quite applicable to our current life as foster parents. Training was very helpful as it made us more aware of the complexities that can arise when dealing with children (and birth parents) from difficult situations. We really liked hearing other foster families come in and discuss their experiences. – COBYS Resource Parents Austin and Cathy