Kinship Care: Second Time Around
The Second Time Around: Kinship Care Program responds to a growing need in our community offering families a safe place to address issues related to kinship care. Professional staff, volunteers and participants exchange information and share resources on topics ranging from childcare to legal custody. Questions are always welcomed. If we don't know the answers, we help connect our families to people who do. Most importantly, our provider-parents do not have to face the uncertainty and stress of parenting the second time around alone and the children have an outlet to explore and express their feelings about being in out-of-home care. We are committed to coming along side one another in order to share a portion of what can sometimes be an overwhelming burden, making the load just a little bit lighter for us.
Services Offered
Family Empowerment Services
- Service recommendations
- Referrals
- Monthly check-ins with families
- Counseling sessions
- Advocacy
Support Group Meetings
Providers who have taken on the responsibility or parenting the second time around are able to discuss issues, express emotions, obtain resources, and learn information in a supportive environment.
- Meetings held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 6 pm to 8:00 pm
- Free family style dinner served from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm
- Art class and activities provided for children
Big Brother & Big Sister of Central Indiana Program Site
Every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Include assistance in reading and math, homework help and group activities. The children are matched for one-on-one mentoring with a positive, caring adult in the community. The providers get to enjoy an hour of respite and connection with other providers.
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For more information please call:
Tawanna Lewis at 317. 923.4581 or email her at tlewis@mlk-msc.org
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