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GrandKin of Simcoe County

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Record #: BAR4488
Last Modified: 01 Jul 2025
Last Full Update: 30 Jun 2025

Contacts

Office Phone No Public Phone Number
E-Mail grandkin@bell.net
Primary Contact Elisabeth Conroy, Support Group Facilitator; Email: grandkin@bell.net

Addresses

Address & Map
Meeting Location - Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions office
60 Bell Farm Rd, Unit 7
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 5G6
Intersection Alliance Blvd and Bell Farm Rd
Mailing Address Meeting Location - Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions office 
60 Bell Farm Rd, Unit 7 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 5G6
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service) A peer support group for Grandparents and other Kin, who are parenting again.
  • provide a safe and confidential environment where Grands & Kin can create relationships with others who understand and have lived experiences under similar circumstances. Trained facilitators have hands-on experience and understand the trials and tribulations of being the primary provider for a grandchild
  • members have access to a resource library of written and internet resources that members can borrow or be directed to
  • have a private Facebook page where information about topics and events that may be of interest to members is posted

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tue of each month 10 am-12 noon. No meetings in Jul and Aug.
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Grandparents and other family members who are raising a Grandchild or Kin child between the ages of 1 and 18. Daycare is not available.
Application Email for more information or to join.
Languages English
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
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