Kinship Care:
MLKCC provides programs to assist care givers of related children (grandchild, cousin, niece, nephew etc.) who reside fulltime in their homes with the necessary support, community resources and education in order to provide safe, nurturing and long-term care for the child. MLKCC supports this network of families through monthly meetings, social events, educational sessions with community partners, and referrals to supports such as counseling and treatment. This network provides these families with an informal support system of their peers that is often missing in their traditional family systems.
Services Offered
Family Empowerment Services
- Service recommendations
- Referrals
- Monthly check-ins with families
- Counseling sessions
- Advocacy
Support Group Meetings
Providers who have taken on the responsibility or parenting the second time around are able to discuss issues, express emotions, obtain resources, and learn information in a supportive environment.
- Meetings held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 6 pm to 8:00 pm
- Free family style dinner served from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm
- Art class and activities provided for children
Big Brother & Big Sister of Central Indiana Program Site
Every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Include assistance in reading and math, homework help and group activities. The children are matched for one-on-one mentoring with a positive, caring adult in the community. The providers get to enjoy an hour of respite and connection with other providers.
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For more information please call:
Tawanna Lewis at 317. 923.4581 or email her at tlewis@mlk-msc.org
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