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GrandKin of Simcoe County

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Record #: BAR4488
Last Modified: 29 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 23 Apr 2024

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
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 Meet the 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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