What Is The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program?

The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program offers grandparents and other relatives serving as parents age 55 and over a variety of resources including support group meetings, resource information, referrals for assistance, quarterly newsletters, and a yearly retreat.

Support group meetings provide:

    Educational seminars from community experts which focus on issues such as family law, advocacy, child custody, stress and behavior management, nutrition and fitness, working with schools, and planning for the future.
    Opportunity to meet other grandparents and relatives serving as parents, share experiences and knowledge, and comfort and support one another.

Lunch is provided for all participants. transportation and/or on-site child care can be arranged if needed with 3 days prior notice.

Call Debra Stokes at 373-4816 to learn more about the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program.

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