GRANDFamilies Initiative of Chester County

Basic Information

Organization

Coatesville Center for Community Health

Contact Person

Deborah Willett

Email

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.