KinCare provides services, support and assistance specifically to grandparents and/or other relative caregivers who are acting as surrogate parents or who have custody of relative children. Services include care coordination, monthly support group and Family Fun nights, back to school supplies, counseling, legal assistance, educational series, and information and referral.  

There is a growing need for this service in our region as we are witnessing a huge increase in the number of children being raised by their grandparents or other relatives. The primary reason that children are not with their biological parents is substance abuse of the parent(s). These children are not part of the formal foster care system and thus their grandparents do not receive governmental financial support for their care nor any of the other services available to foster care families.

Fees: No charge.

Eligibility:  Full-time caregivers of relative children.

Intake Procedure:  Walk-ins and telephone referrals accepted.

Service Area:  Lee, Scott and Wise Counties, and The City of Norton.