CLEARFIELD – The Relatives As Parents Program (RAPP) of Children’s Aid Society provides assistance to grandparents and relatives who have become the primary caregiver for their children’s children or another relative.
The program includes a support group that offers a social network of grandparents and relatives that meets the third Monday of every month. Meetings are from 6 p.m. -8 p.m. at Children’s Aid Society.
Child care is available and dinner is provided. In addition to receiving and providing support, families gather information about community resources and learn helpful tips and tools.
Upcoming Support Group Meetings:
- 19, Relationship Building Tips (with spouse or significant other)
- 16, Building Children’s Self-Esteem
- March 16, Childhood Trauma & How It Affects Behavior
- April 20, Stress Management
- May 18, ADHD
- June 15, RAPP Summer Picnic
For more information, call Shannon at 814-765-2686 or 371-3668 or e-mail at rapp@childaid.org.