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Kinship Care Services

Kinship Care Services advocates for and provides supportive services to families raising related children.

These services include, but are not limited to, the following:

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  • educational workshops, training, and conferences

  • intergenerational activities

  • support groups community resource information/referral

  • respite care

  • assistance with clothing, school supplies, and other items

  • advocacy

Partnerships & Collaborations

Our program works hand-in-hand with other local agencies and organizations to best serve families in need of information and support services.

Community Partnerships

  • Department of Health and Human Services

  • CareWell Services

Inter-agency Collaboration

  • Calhoun County intra-agency training coalition

JOIN A SUPPORT GROUP!

A SUPPORT GROUP offers the opportunity to . . .

  • meet others who are providing kinship care

  • confidentially share joys, concerns, and challenges

  • be understood and receive emotional support

  • Share information and learn about available resources

  • be accepted for yourself and know you are not alone

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Support groups currently meeting:​

  • Afternoon Kinship Support Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Family Enrichment Center. Limited Childcare provided. RSVP is required Please call 269-660-0449 to pre-register.

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Services funded in part by CareWell Services Southwest, Region 3B Area Agency on Aging, through the MI Aging and Adult Services Agency/MI Dept of Health and Human Services

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