A support group for adults raising related children without involvement of the child's parents. Meal and childcare provided, speakers, sharing,and community information. Seasonal activities. Meets at 1 Dale Ave Franklin on 1st Wed. of every month (5:00 to 7:00), except Jan.
Basic Information
- Organization
- Venango County Area Agency on Aging
- Contact Person
- [forthcoming]
- [forthcoming]
- Phone Number
- 814-432-9711 (Toll free: 866-452-4464)
- Fax Number
- 814-432-9759
- Address
- Venango County Older Adult Services
- One Dale Avenue
Franklin, PA 16323 - Website
- http://www.vencohsnetwork.com/caregivers-support/
- County
- Venango
- Geographical area(s) in which services are provided
- Within (Venango) county meeting site is Franklin Community Alliance Church 1200 Otter Street
- Franklin, PA 16323
- Services Provided
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Monthly support group meetings for grandparents who are in the primary parenting role, whether guardianship, full custody, or an informal situation. Scheduled speakers and programs on services relevant to the grandparents raising grandchildren. Special Family fun nights and events. Evening meal provided and children's time with meaningful elements and fun things to do.
Meetings
- Frequency Of Meetings
- monthly (first Wednesday of the month except in January)
- Level of Formality
- Informal
- Average number of participants
- 6 families (8 adults and 4 children)
- About the meetings:
- We meet at a local church in the largest city in our county. It has a full kitchen and meeting room. The children's play area is separate. We encouraged families to get to know one another- swap phone numbers and speak openly at the meeting.
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
