GIFTS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports grandparents that are raising their grandchildren between the ages of 5 - 18 years old with information, resources and in some cases financial assistance.

Basic Information

Organization
GIFTS Inc.
Contact Person
Dolorez Cobb-Jones
Email
info@giftsgivelife.com
Website
https://www.giftsgivelife.com/
Phone Number
717-686-9237
Address
PO Box 4966
Harrisburg, PA 17111
County
Dauphin
Geographical area(s) in which services are provided
Harrisburg
Approximate Number Of Families Serviced
100

Program Information

Social/Emotional Support
  • Caregiver Support Groups
  • Individual/Family Counseling
Legal
  • School support
Basic Living Resources
  • Clothing/Food
Education
  • For the Child (in schools preschools or other community setting)

Meetings

Frequency Of Meetings
Once a month
Average Number of Participants
10
Level of Formality
Informal

Assistance Needed

What assistance might your group/program need to better obtain your objective(s)?
Interpreter for Spanish speaking grandparents.

Contact Us

Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D.
  • Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging

Contact Us

Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D.
  • Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging