GrandKin of Simcoe County

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

Location, Telephone & Internet

Office Phone No Public Phone Number
E-Mail grandkin@bell.net
Located In Community Barrie
Address 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

Contact Information

Primary Contact Elisabeth Conroy, Support Group Facilitator; Email: grandkin@bell.net

Description & Services

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
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

Other Details

Physical Access Fully Accessible

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GrandKin of Simcoe County
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