Find Support Through Grandfamily Groups
Support groups can make a meaningful difference in the lives of grandparents and kinship caregivers raising children. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to turn, connecting with others in similar situations can offer comfort, guidance, and community.
Explore Local Support Groups
We’ve partnered with state and local agencies to identify grandfamily support groups across Colorado. These groups provide a safe space to share experiences, ask questions, and build lasting connections.
If you’re a support group leader and don’t see your group listed on our site, please reach out to Christine Fruhauf at christine.fruhauf@colostate.edu so we can include your information.
Start a Support Group
If there isn’t a group in your area and you’re interested in starting one, check out our section on How to Start a Grandfamilies Support Group. You’ll find helpful tips and resources to get started.
Stay Up to Date
Please note that meeting dates, times, and locations may change. We recommend contacting the listed group leader to confirm current details. If you notice outdated information, let us know by emailing Christine Fruhauf at christine.fruhauf@colostate.edu so we can update the site.
| Country and City | Group Name | Supporting Agency | Contact | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County Thornton |
Kinship Caregiver Program | Catholic Charities/City of Thornton | Lexi May (720) 799-9305 kinship@ccdenver.org |
Every 2nd Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon | Margaret Carpenter Rec Center at 11151 Colorado Blvd Thornton |
| Arapahoe County Aurora (or anywhere, virtual) |
Aurora Mental Health and Recovery | Mickey Mauck (303) 895-6787 mickeyaxtellmauck@auroramhr.org Crystal Jackson (720) 984-7444 crystaljackson@auroramhr.org |
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 9:30-11 a.m. | Virtual via Microsoft Teams | |
| Arapahoe County Aurora |
Grandparent / Kinship Group | Aurora Mental Health Center | Aline Ratliff (303) 885-5163 nacks3@comcast.net |
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 9:30-11 a.m. | 11059 E Bethany Drive, Lotus Room Aurora, CO 80014 |
| Arapahoe County Centennial |
Family Resource Pavilion | Shiloh House | (720) 213-1400 | 24 hours a day | 9700 E Easter Lane, Centennial, CO |
| Denver County Denver |
Kinship Caregiver Program | Catholic Charities of Denver | (720) 799-9254 | 6240 Smith Rd - Denver County | |
| Denver County Southwest Denver |
Kinship Caregiver Support Meeting | Catholic Charities of Denver | Melissa Thompson (720) 799-9243 kinship@ccdenver.org |
Every 1st Monday from 5-7 p.m. | Notre Dame Catholic Church, Ministry Center, 5100 West Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80219 |
| Denver County Denver |
Kinship Caregiver Support Meeting | Catholic Charities of Denver | Carrie Savage (720) 799-9254 Lexi May (720) 799-9305 kinship@ccdenver.org |
Every 2nd Wednesday from 12-2 p.m. | Macedonia Baptist Church, 3240 N Adams St, Denver, CO 80205 |
| Denver/Douglas County Castle Rock |
Denver/Douglas County Castle Rock | Catholic Charities of Denver | Melissa Thompson (720) 799-9243 kinship@ccdenver.org |
Every 2nd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Castle Rock Senior Center, 2323 Woodlands Blvd, Castle Rock, CO 80104 |
| Denver County Northern Denver |
Kinship Caregiver Support Meeting | Catholic Charities of Denver | Carrie Savage (720) 799-9254 kinship@ccdenver.org |
Spanish - every 3rd Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Swansea Recreation Center, 2650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216 |
| Denver County Virtual |
Kinship Caregiver Support Meeting | Catholic Charities of Denver | Lexi May (720) 799-9305 kinship@ccdenver.org |
Every 3rd Thursday from 10a.m.-noon | Virtual (need link) |
| Denver County Southeast Denver |
Kinship Caregiver Support Meeting | Catholic Charities of Denver | Melissa Thompson (720) 799-9243 kinship@ccdenver.org |
Every 4th Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. | Eisenhower Recreation Center, 4300 E Dartmouth Ave., Denver, CO 80222 |
| Larimer County Loveland |
Parenting Program for Grandparents or Kin | (970) 494-4200 grandfamilies@summitstonehealth.org |
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. | 1950 Red Tail Hawk Dr Estes Park, CO 80517 | |
| Larimer County Loveland |
Grand Family Program | SummitStone Health Partners | (970) 290-1624 | Call to set up an appointment | 221 E 29th St - Larimer County |
| Larimer County Fort Collins |
Grand Family Coalition, Inc. | Gail Engel (970) 699-2837 gail@grandfamilycoalition.org |
Every 3rd Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Online: every 2nd Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon Peer breakfast: every 4th Friday from 9-11 a.m. |
Vineyard Church of the Rockies, 1201 Riverside Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524 | |
| Larimer County* Loveland* |
Grand Family Coalition | Grand Family Coalition, Inc. | (970) 699-2837 | *Facebook support group | |
| Montrose | Theresa Taylor (970) 244-0503 tereshat@htop.org |
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| Weld County Greeley |
Kinship Support Group | Catholic Charities Northern | Cheri Anderson (970) 616-8601 canderson@ccdenver.org |
Every 4th Monday from 5:30-6:45 p.m. | Journey Church (4754 W 31st St.) |