Marlborough, June 8th, 2016. Free. grandparents, kinship caregivers, support group facilitators, providers, and community leaders. meet, collaborate, and learn from various providers and state agencies working with and on behalf of grandparents and kinship caregivers. Hosted by the Massachusetts Commission on The Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren;
Workshops:
* The morning session will include an interactive panel discussion about how the opioid epidemic has impacted children and families throughout Massachusetts.
* The afternoon conference participants will have a variety of workshops to choose from covering topics such as The Legal System, Creating Supports Groups in Local Communities, How Trauma Impacts Children and Families, and The Importance of Self-Care.
For more information visit http://www.massgrg.com/ or contact 617) 748-2454
About the conference host: The Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren mission’s primary purpose is to serve as a resource to the Commonwealth on issues affecting grandparents and all relatives raising grandchildren. Their website is devoted to fostering education, networking, research, programs and support to grandparents and all relatives raising grandchildren, and stay up-to-date on their the Commissions activitie, offer Resource Database to search for a specific service or assistance that may be available in or close to your city, town or county, or at the state or national level. Their newsletter offers Real Stories from Real Grandfamilies, discussion and feedback.
