Grandparent / Kin Raising /

Grandchildren / Kin

 

Program Description

The program for Grandparents and caregivers who are raising grandchildren / kin recognizes that many are doing this at a time in their life when they thought they though they would be retired. Raising grandchildren is a mixed blessing and it's difficult in this new technological world. We offer "Parenting the 2nd Time Around", an 8 week parenting class offered 3 times each year including one class in Spanish. We meet from 6.00 to 7.30 PM each wednesday night and provide a light supper and free childcare. This gives the grandparents a much needed respite from cooking and caring for the grandchildren. In addition, there are monthly support meetings with speakers appropriate for the grandparents / kin. Dinner and free childcare are provided. Each year there is an outing with the grandchildren which continues to strengthen the bond between each family. The grandparents know they are not alone raising their grandchildren and that we are here to help them.

Program Eligibility

Any grandparent / kin responsible for the primary care of their grandchildren / kin are welcome.

Accessing Services

Please Contact Suzanne Wallace at 203 394 6529 ext 3025 to register for this program.

Client Fee

This is funded program, therefore there is no fee.