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Kinship Support Services
Grandpa and Kid having fun

Kinship Support Services

En Español

Kinship Support Services through the Family Outreach Program provides specialized resource and referral to any family raising relative children in Boulder County. We have bilingual support staff to assist Spanish speaking families.

Our community is seeing a growing number of grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family members raising relative children. Through community resources and education, the kinship program strives to strengthen and empower families, helping to create a secure, safe and stable home.

Eligibility

Eligibility

Any relative that is raising another family member’s child; including grandparents, aunts, uncles and older siblings.
Services are offered regardless of income, age, legal status or child welfare involvement.

Services

Services Offered

Family Support

  • Helps families create a plan for today, tomorrow and the future.
  • paperwork and application assistance.
  • Provides a network of families raising relative children.
  • Supports families in the new role of caring for a grandchild, niece, nephew, or other relative child.


Connection and referral to:

  • Financial assistance
  • Counseling & mental health services
  • Housing
  • Senior Services
  • Special education resources
  • Medical, dental and vision providers
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Food Stamps, Medicaid and Child Only TANF
  • Other community resources

Kinship Discussion Groups – provide families with the chance to meet and connect with other kinship families in the community so they can share and learn from each other.

  • Groups are offered in Longmont & Louisville monthly.
  • Child care and refreshments are provided.


Educational Workshops and Family Fun Events

How do I Apply

How Do I Apply For the Program?

There is no application process. Contact us for more information!

Gisela Hernandez
Kinship and Post-Permanency Supervisor
Boulder County Department of Human Services
515 Coffman Street
Longmont, Colorado 80501
303-441-1123

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Human Services

Phone: 303-441-1000
TTY: 1-800-659-3656
Fax: 303-441-1523
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306

Boulder Location

3460 Broadway
Map and Directions Boulder Location
Fax: 720-564-2283
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Issuance Closed 1-2 p.m. for lunch.

Longmont Location

515 Coffman St.
Map and Directions Longmont Location
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Issuance Closed 1-2 p.m. for lunch.

Lafayette Location

1755 S. Public Road, Lafayette
Map and Directions Lafayette Location
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday
Closed 1-2 p.m. for lunch.

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