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GrandFamily Resource Center

In Philadelphia, over 15,000 grandparents are raising their grandchildren full time (US Census, 2013-2017). The children face foster care unless grandparents step in. The caregiving demands on grandparents can be physically, emotionally, and financially overwhelming.

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What We Do

Weekly group counseling, phone support, and more for grandparents raising their grandchildren

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Weekly family literacy workshops and more for grandparents raising their grandchildren

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Healthy living initiative for grandparents raising their grandchildren

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Philly Families Connect

Weekly group counseling, phone support, and more for grandparents raising their grandchildren (ages 0 to 18). The program is led by professional staff trained in trauma informed practices.

Learn More and Join

Contact: Arlene Segal
Phone: 215-487-3000 ext. 11
Email: asegal@sown.org

Why Join?

- Parenting education

- Variety of workshops

- Connect with other grandparent     

   caregivers
- Get information & referrals
- Receive individual counseling

Where it Happens

In-person meetings are held at the Abbottsford Falls Family Practice & Counseling and the 11th Street Family Health Center. Meetings are also held over the phone.

When you are raising grandkids, you feel you are the only one.

Denise, age 65

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Philly Families Connect

Contact: Dionne Wright Chambers (Ages 3 to 8)
Phone: 215-487-3000 ext. 14
Email: dwchambers@sown.org

Contact: Carly Handley (Grades K to 8)

Phone: 215-487-3000 ext. 24

Email: chandley@sown.org

Weekly family literacy workshops and more for grandparents raising their grandchildren (ages 3 to 8 and in grades K to 8). Workshops teach grandparents how to help children build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

Why Join?

- Learn fun ways to foster a joy of learning
   and success in school
- Connect with other grandparent     

   caregivers
- Free children’s books for home libraries
- Learn texting, email, and popular apps
(tablets provided for training)

When & Where it Happens

Virtual:

For grandparents raising grandchildren ages 3-8, workshops are held via Zoom on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, and 1:00 to 2:30 PM.

In-Person Locations:

 

West Oak Lane Senior Center, 7210-18 Ogontz Ave (19138)

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, 1939 W. Venango St (19140)

Avery D. Harrington School (for grandfamilies with students enrolled in grades K-8 at Harrington), 5300 Baltimore Ave (19143)

Comegys Elementary School (for grandfamilies with students enrolled in grades K-8 at Comegys), 5100 Greenway Ave (19143)

Learn More and Join

Philly Families Read Together

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Philly Families Read Together is funded by The William Penn Foundation Family Literacy Initiative (ages 3 to 8) and Carnegie Corporation of New York (Harrington School)

Philly Families Read Together

Contact: Debby Davis
Phone: 215-487-3000 ext. 13
Email: ddavis@sown.org

Healthy living initiative for grandparents raising their grandchildren (ages 0 to 18).

Why Join?

- Family events providing fun fitness activities and nutritious foods for grandparents and grandchildren

- Healthy cooking workshops

- Access to fresh produce

- Connect with other grandparent-headed families

Where it Happens

Events take place in parks and at meeting locations throughout Philadelphia.
 

Learn More and Join

Philly Families Eat Smart

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Philly Families Eat Smart
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