Allegheny
AARP sponsors "Generation United" an informational service which supports efforts of the state to pass legislation favorable to grandparents involved in the raising of grandchildren.
Overnight Program for grandparents caring for children in their home for children 3-18 years. Goals are to help caregivers develop competence and confidence in caring for their children and building stronger family ties.
Workshops, mentoring and technical consultation for grandparents doing child care or who have interest in developing skills to become a provider. Resources of Better Kid Care Program information, warmline, etc.
We envision the empowerment of parents/grandparents to take a positive leadership role in the lives of their children/grandchildren, the economic growth of their families, and the strength of the community. Our goal is to promote healthy, positive child and youth development, interaction and economic and social self-sufficiency.
Provides preschool for children ages 3-5 and services for their families. Several of our clients are raising their grandchildren.
Provide services to family members who have a loved one incarcerated.
Many older adults find themselves serving as parents for the young children in their extended families, raising the children within their own homes. FCSP also offers support for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, ages 55 years and older, caring for children under the age of 18 years. FCSP has a special program that offers intergenerational caregivers monthly reimbursement for caregiving supplies and services.
Provide weekly support group to grandparents raising their grandchildren. Issues include: sharing common experiences, learning new child rearing skills, reducing stress, making new friends, respite care.
To recognize the needs of grandparents who are raising their grandchildren: promote awareness of community support, provide effective social services, advocate for changes to secure the rights and financial aid for grandparents who are primary caregivers, collaborate with agencies utilizing resources with the family system and community.
Informal support group of grandparents raising older children with special needs.
A community based Kinship foster care agency provides Grandparent support groups for relatives who provide formal and informal kinship care. A clothing and food bank are additional a resources provided for formal and informal kinship caregivers.
Support group for grandparents raising grandchildren provides emotional support, parenting skills, educational opportunities and recreational activities.
A private, non-profit youth and family counseling center, we offer consultation, education, prevention, intervention and treatment services.
Legal services.
Provide assistance in acquiring training and employment for seniors 55+ who are income qualified and live in Allegheny County.
