The Grandma’s Kids program targets children in kinship placement, informal care and foster care who are primarily grandparents raising their grandchildren. However, we also serve children who are low-income, at-risk of violence and disparities that can mitigate their academic progress. The Grandma’s Kids after-school program focuses on the student via homework and academic support as well as providing social-emotional support through an SEL program for violence prevention. Social work interns facilitate the curriculum on a weekly basis. Our goal is to support children on their journey toward their academic success.
Basic Information
- Organization
- The Intergenerational Center at Temple University
- Contact Person
- Patience Lehrman, Program Specialist
- patience@temple.edu
- Phone Number
- 215-204-0266
- Website
- http://education.temple.edu/igc/programs/grandmas-kids
- County
- Philadelphia
Program Information
- Homework help. We aim to have children complete homework during program.
- Tutoring and skill building via Temple University work study students assisting children in the core academic subjects.
- Tutor/ Student ratio of at least 1:4
- Social Work intern services and counseling services once a week via Second Step Violence Prevention Program
- Free or reduced rates for cultural and recreational trips and events
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