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The Chester County Government Services Center will serve as the meeting locale for a support group for GrandFamilies.
A support group has formed for GrandFamilies – defined as households headed by grandparents or other relatives who are sharing their home with nieces, nephews, grandchildren, or other related children.
The group, which will involve discussion and special presentations, will meet the same evenings as the Post Adoption Support Groups, and children’s activities will be provided. The children – ages 2 through 18 – from the GrandFamilies will be included with the adopted children in the activity groups because they share similar issues.
Meetings will be held at the Government Services Center, 610 Westtown Rd., West Chester, on alternate Wednesdays: March 6 and 20, April 3 and 17, and May 1 and 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.. Please register by Feb. 25 and include information about any child allergies since snacks will be served. For more information, contact Kathy Boyd at 610-344-5890 or kboyd@chesco.org.
Those with a loved one in the judicial system are invited to join a support group that will meet the first Thursday of each month starting Feb. 7. Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at New Life In Christ Fellowship, 1 South 5th Ave., Coatesville, 19320.
This support group, which will provide information on resources and coping skills, is a collaborative effort of the Coatesville Youth Initiative, New Life In Christ Fellowship, and Child & Family Focus, Inc. For more information, contact Debbie Willett at 484-238-4594 or dwillett@childandfamilyfocus.org.
On the last Tuesday of the month, interested residents can join the Family Outreach Department of Child and Family Focus, Inc., for a support group designed for parents whose children are currently in an out-of-home placement or being considered for that option.
The group will provide an opportunity to get questions answered and meet other parents who have had similar experiences. Light refreshments will be provided, and registration is suggested. RSVP to Heather Pierson at 610 925 4683, ext 2,1 or hpierson@childandfamilyfocus.org.
