Support Services for
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren
The
number of grandparents raising Grandchildren is increasing every day,
regardless of income, background, or race. Grandparents who take on
this responsibility often need help meeting the needs of their grandchildren for their
legal, financial, medical, educational, and
emotional issues that come with this new role.
The Kinship Program Can Assist if
you are a grandparent who has become the primary caregiver for your
grandchild and help is available.
Grands
Who Care
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Provided By:
Gloria
Sanford
Kinship
Care Program Coordinator
Kinship Care.....
Grands Who Care
You
Are Not Alone
There
are Education and Support Programs for relatives as Parents:
Opportunities to meet other relatives as
parents.
Taking
care of yourself; Psychological and Emotional Issues
Forums
to update your knowledge about learning disabilities, parenting
practices, talking with your child about drug abuse
Participants
share ideas and frustrations of their care giving responsibilities;
exchange information, gain skills and confidence in the work of
raising grandchildren
Meetings
are held in safe and caring environment
All
information shared in support groups is confidential. Topics for
these meetings are based on client’s concerns and needs. Guest
speakers are invited to address and share their expertise. For
upcoming meeting dates and locations see the Events
& Opportunities page.
The
Kinship Care Program provides assistance with the following issues:
Accessing community resources
Parenting
skills
Grandparents’
rights and other legal issues
Financial
issues
Medical
Care / Insurance
Nutrition
and the family
Stress
Management
Working
with school system
Respite
Care for Grandparents through Summer Camps
Material
Aid such as school supplies
To
inquire about the Kinship Care Program or register contact:
Southern
Crescent Area Agency on Aging
Email
us for additional Information: