Kinship Classes and Groups

Orientation provides information and resources and is required for new kinship caregivers who are caring for a child in the child welfare system.

Child care may be available; call 720-944-2404 to inquire about arrangements. 

Important note: Until further notice, meetings may be conducted via virtual/online meetings or limited in-person meetings. Please call to confirm arrangements and leave a message with your email address. Para orientación en español llame 720-944-2404 y deja mensaje con su información. 

Upcoming dates:

• July 2 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• July 9 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• July 11 (Sat), 1 p.m.
• July 16 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• July 23 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• Aug. 6 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Aug. 8 (Sat), 1 p.m.
• Aug. 13 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• Aug. 20 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Aug. 27 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• Sept. 3 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Sept. 10 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• Sept. 12 (Sat), 1 p.m.
• Sept. 17 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Sept. 24 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• Oct. 1 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Oct. 8 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• Oct. 10 (Sat), 1 p.m.
• Oct. 15 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Oct. 22 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• Nov. 5 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Nov. 12 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• Nov. 14 (Sat), 1 p.m.
• Nov. 19 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Dec. 3 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Dec. 10 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• Dec. 12 (Sat), 1 p.m.
• Dec. 17 (Thu), 10 a.m.

Please call 720-944-2404 for latest schedule and arrangements.

Support groups offer kinship providers the opportunity to meet, discuss,  and learn from others in a similar situation, and share emotional and practical support.

Child care may be available; call 720-944-2404 to inquire about arrangements.

• July 14 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• July 15 (Wed), 6 p.m.
• Aug. 11 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Aug. 19 (Wed), 6 p.m.
• Sept. 8 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Sept. 16 (Wed), 6 p.m.
• Oct. 13 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Oct. 21 (Wed), 6 p.m.
• Nov. 10 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Nov. 18 (Wed), 6 p.m.
• Dec. 8 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Dec. 16 (Wed)

CPR and First Aid Training is for foster parents and providers in the process of becoming foster parents.

• Classes canceled until further notice; please call or email for updates.

You must register no later than the Wednesday before each Saturday class. Call 720-944-2404 or email carecenter@denvergov.org. Child care is not provided.