Chester

Our program consists of three main components. We have our Information and Peer Support - Information, referrals, and peer support are available to help guide a family through their journey of being a GRANDFamily and meeting their ongoing needs such as custody, health care, public assistance and others. Support Group - A monthly support group that is either virtual, or a social distanced outdoor event is available. Benefits include the peer support of people with similar life experiences providing knowledge, emotional, social, or practical help for each other. When meeting in person, a meal and childcare is provided. GRANDFamily Providers Network -The provider network meets quarterly. It is made up of social service providers, educational providers, the faith based community, and others. Our goal is to educate providers on the unique circumstances and needs of GRANDFamilies.

GrandFamilies are households that are headed by grandparents or other relatives who are sharing their home with nieces, nephews, grandchildren or other related children. This is a new program. Childcare is provided. Legal and financial topics are presented in some of the sessions, while other sessions provide a chance for participants to discuss problems and challenges in their daily lives. We do plan to have time for general discussion among participants and will have guest speakers on some evenings to discuss various topics of interest. The group meets alternate Wed. evenings at the Government Services Center on Westtown Rd. in West Chester. The Chester County GrandFamilies group includes several children’s groups for ages 2 – 18 on the same evenings that the adults meet.