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.

Upcoming dates:

• Jan. 16 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Jan. 18 (Sat), 1 p.m.
• Jan. 23 (Thu), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Feb. 6 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Feb. 13 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• Feb. 15 (Sat), 1 p.m.
• Feb. 20 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Feb. 27 (Thu), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Mar. 5 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Mar. 12 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• Mar. 19 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Mar. 26 (Thu), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Mar. 28 (Sat), 1 p.m.
• Apr. 2 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Apr. 9 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• Apr. 16 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• Apr. 18 (Sat), 1 p.m.
• Apr. 23 (Thu), 6 p.m. (en español)
• May 7 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• May 9 (Sat), 1 p.m.
• May 14 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• May 21 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• May 28 (Thu), 6 p.m. (en español)
• June 4 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• June 11 (Thu), 6 p.m.
• June 18 (Thu), 10 a.m.
• June 20 (Sat), 1 p.m.
• June 25 (Thu), 6 p.m. (en español)

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

Upcoming sessions:

Weekday Sessions

Class 1: Jan. 7 (Tue), 6-9 p.m.
Class 2: Jan. 9 (Thu), 6-9 p.m.
Class 3: Jan. 14 (Tue), 6-9 p.m.
Class 4: Jan. 16 (Thu), 6-9 p.m.
Class 5: Jan. 21 (Tue), 6-9 p.m.
Class 6: Jan. 23 (Thu), 6-9 p.m.
Class 7: Jan. 28 (Tue), 6-9 p.m.
Class 8: Jan. 30 (Thu), 6-9 p.m.
Class 9: Feb. 4 (Tue), 6-9 p.m.

Saturday Sessions

Classes 1 & 2: Jan. 4 (Sat), 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Classes 3 & 4: Jan. 11 (Sat), 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Classes 5 & 6: Jan. 25 (Sat), 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Classes 7 & 8: Feb. 1 (Sat), 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Class 9: Feb. 8 (Sat), 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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.

• Jan. 14 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Jan. 21 (Tue), 6 p.m.
• Feb. 11 (Tue), 6 p.m.  (en español)
• Feb. 18 (Tue), 6 p.m.
• Mar. 10 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Mar. 17 (Tue), 6 p.m.
• Apr. 14 (Tue), 6 p.m.  (en español)
• Apr. 21 (Tue), 6 p.m.
• May 12 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• May 19 (Tue), 6 p.m.
• June 9 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• June 16 (Tue), 6 p.m.
• July 14 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• July 21 (Tue), 6 p.m.
• Aug. 11 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Aug. 18 (Tue), 6 p.m.
• Sept. 8 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Sept. 15 (Tue), 6 p.m.
• Oct. 13 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Oct. 20 (Tue), 6 p.m.
• Nov. 10 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Nov. 17 (Tue), 6 p.m.
• Dec. 8 (Tue), 6 p.m. (en español)
• Dec. 15 (Tue)

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

• Jan. 25 (Sat), 1-5 p.m.
• Feb. 22 (Sat), 1-5 p.m.
• Mar. 21 (Sat), 1-5 p.m.

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.