Community Kinship Program formally known as Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program supports informal kinship carers who have assumed the role of primary caregivers to their grandchildren (or other related children), often in difficult family circumstances. The program helps informal kinship carers to develop their confidence and parenting skills, and helps them connect with schools, the service system, and other supports in the community. While the service mostly works with grandparents and relatives raising grandchildren aged 0-12, the service can include children up to 18 years of age.

Who this service is for

While the service mostly works with grandparents and relatives raising grandchildren, nieces or nephews, aged 0-12, the service can include children up to 18 years of age.

Referral from Community/Government Services or self-referrals.

Referrals will come through the Strong Families, Safe Kids, Advice and Referral Line. 1800 000 123

Opening Hours

9-5 Monday to Friday

How this service is delivered

• Face-to-face

  You can also come to one of our offices to access this service

• Call or visit us online

  Call us or see our website for more information.
  You can call Strong Families Safe Kids on 1800 000 123, or one of our offices directly.

• We'll come to you (outreach)

  The program can visit you in your home providing information and support.