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.
Basic Information
- Organization
- Coatesville Center for Community Health
- Contact Person
- Deborah Willett
- DWillettAdvocacy@gmail.com
- Phone Number
- 610-246-2261
- Address
- 1001 E. Lincoln Hwy
Coatesville, Pa. 19320 - County
- Chester
- Geographical area(s) in which services are provided
- Our primary focus is Chester County. However, since covid, and our support group is now virtual, we welcome GRANDFamilies and Kinship Families from across the country.
Program Information
- Social/Emotional Support
- Caregiver Support Groups
- Child Care
- Basic Living Resources
- Clothing/Food
- Health resources/advice/advocacy
- Education
- Our family peer support person is available to attend local school meetings with the grandparents, if they so desire.
Meetings
- Frequency Of Meetings
- Monthly
- Average Number of Participants
- 25
- Level of Formality
- Informal
Assistance Needed
- What assistance might your group/program need to better obtain your objective(s)?
- Identifying potential speakers, fact sheets, free or reduced legal representation for the grandparents, and help in acquiring and maintaining childcare for our meetings when we are meeting in person.
Additional Comments
- Sponsored By-The Coatesville Center for Community Health with funding provided by the Brandywine Health Foundation.
Contact Us
- Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging
- Email msk15@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-7871
Contact Us
- Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging
- Email msk15@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-7871
