On behalf of the Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren,
Happy Summer!
Greetings Friends of The Commission,

On behalf of everyone at the Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, we wish you all a safe and happy summer.  We hope you are all able to take some time to relax, enjoy the sunshine, go for a nice walk on the beach or in the woods, read a good book, and have some fun this summer making precious memories with your grandkids.  You all deserve it!

Some grandparents worry about what to do with the children all summer, but don't fret!  We have some tips for you!  

Please take some time to read up on the Commission's recent conference and other projects in the works for you this fall.  As always, if you are interested in getting more involved with the Commission, please contact us.

Stay safe, relax, and have a GREAT summer!

Kerry Bickford and Skip Stuck
Commissioners
 
2017 Conference for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to the "2017 Conference for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren" on 6/7/17 in Marlboro.  It was quite a success!  There were over 200 grandparents, kinship caregivers, and providers in attendance this year.  


We had an amazing and inspiring Keynote Speaker this year, Jarrett Krosoczka, an award winning children's book author who was raised by his grandparents. Jarrett shared with everyone how important and influential his grandparents were in helping shape him in to the author, illustrator, man, and father that he is today.  
We encourage you to visit Jarrett's website ( www.studiojjk.com) and watch this link to learn more.


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Wondering what to do with the Kids this summer?
No worries, we have a few ideas for you to consider:
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What to Watch for in Fall 2017:
  • Six Regional Workshops for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
  • How to Start a Support Group Workshop
  • Statewide Resource Network Meeting