Grandparent & Kinship Caregiver Support
Honoring the Caregivers Who Step Up When Children Need It Most
✦ About This Program
Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other kinship caregivers who are raising grandchildren or relatives’ children face unique challenges. Ikon Kids’ Kinship Caregiver Support Program provides dedicated mental health support for the children in their care, coaching for caregivers navigating unfamiliar systems, and community connection for families that often feel isolated.
Program Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Ages Served | Children 0–17 in kinship care + caregivers |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Format | Child sessions + caregiver coaching + support group |
| Outcomes | Child mental health support, caregiver confidence, system navigation, community |
| Cost | Sliding scale + scholarships |
| Faith-Based | Yes — all programs integrate Biblical compassion |
How to Enroll — Step by Step
Reach out through ikonkids.org/contact/ or call our intake line.
Brief conversation to understand needs and confirm program fit.
Complete registration, receive welcome packet and schedule.
Meet the counselor and team. Begin your healing journey.
Regular sessions, progress monitoring, and family updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do grandparents raising grandchildren need specialized support?
Grandparents raising grandchildren often do so after traumatic circumstances (parental addiction, incarceration, death, abuse). The children carry significant trauma. Grandparents may be managing their own grief, physical limitations, financial strain, and navigating unfamiliar child-rearing systems simultaneously.
Is there a support group just for grandparents?
Yes. We host a monthly Kinship Caregiver Support Group where grandparents and other kinship caregivers share experiences, receive coaching, and find community with others who truly understand.
Can we get help navigating the child welfare system?
Yes. Our navigators can help kinship caregivers understand foster care licensing, kinship benefits, legal options (guardianship vs. adoption), and school enrollment. We provide guidance, not legal representation.
My grandchild has trauma but won’t talk about it. What do we do?
This is very common. We offer trauma-informed assessment and therapy designed specifically for children who have learned that the world is unsafe and speaking up is dangerous. Healing happens gradually and safely.
Is this program religious?
Faith is available as a resource for those who want it. Many grandparents raising grandchildren lean heavily on their faith. We honor and incorporate that faith warmly. The program is open to all.
What if I’m not sure if my grandchild needs help?
A free 30-minute consultation with one of our clinicians can help you assess your grandchild’s needs. There is no obligation and no judgment. Many grandparents simply need someone to talk to.
Start With Grandparent & Kinship Caregiver Support Today
Every child and family deserves care, hope, and healing. Ikon Kids is here.