OPEN ARMS
Grandparents/ Acting Parents
Raising Children
Support Group
Are you a grandparent or other relative raising a
child other than your own?
Modern day parenting is
challenging for anyone, and can present special challenges for a grandparent or
other relative raising a child for the second time.
The
challenges you face as a parent again are quite different from challenges of
raising your own children.
The
stresses of our complex society have a profound effect on the structure of
today's families.
Substance
abuse, unemployment, teenage pregnancy, and mental health issues can seriously
impair the ability to parent effectively.
When
parents are unable to cope, grandparents and other relatives are often called
upon to provide a stable home for children.
An excellent way to explore
the similarities you may share with others is to join a support group. You can learn how others in similar
situations are managing.
Who should attend?
Grandparents
and acting parents who may be experiencing:
Frustration
Emotional stress
Financial
problems
Legal questions
and problems
Lack of resources
Why should you attend?
The challenges you face as a
"second-time around" parent are quite different from the challenges
of raising your own children.
This program
is designed to help bring essential resources to forming, maintaining, and
successfully supporting your relationship with your grandchildren.
It
will assist you in resolving problems, reducing stress and finding valuable new
resources.
OPEN ARMS
PROGRAM SERVICES
Information
Identify and address issues and
concerns of this target
Group.
Update on legislation
Presentations and Speakers on
the following topics:
Legal Issues
(always seek an
attorney for legal advice)
Guardianship/Custody/Adoption
Social Services (CBS)
Alcohol & Substance
Abuse
Stress Management
Health Issues
Plus several others!!
OPEN ARMS
MISSION
TO SHARE
INFORMATION, EXCHANGE
IDEAS, CORRECT
MISINFORMATION
AND SUPPORT
MODERN DAY
CAREGIVERS.
MEETING:
Third Thursday of each
month
6:30 p.m.
Lincoln Trail
Elementary School
Media Center
3154 Bardstown
Road
Elizabeththown,
KY. 42701
Children are Welcome
Child Care Available
Third Tuesday of
each month
11:30 am
Vine Grove
Elementary School
309 First Street
Vine Grove, Ky.
Lite Lunch
No Childcare
Available
Fourth Tuesday of each month
6:30 p.m.
Hodgenville Elementary
School
208 College
Hodgenville, Ky.
For more
information please call:
Greg and Laura
Cooper
(270) 737-5110
(270) 300-4966
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS
Janelle Mason - Lincoln
Trail Elementary
(270) 737-1687
Natalie Owens - Vine Grove
Elementary
(270) 877-6434
In Larue County call:
Teresa Howard, Cooperative
Extension Service
(270) 358-3401