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Massachusetts
Lean on me
When you're not strong
I'll give you hope
I'll help you carry on
We all need somebody to lean on.
from the song
Nothing
is more true than this song when it comes to grandparents raising
grandchildren. Together we can ease the pain, share the good
times and help one another to grow and be the best we can be
for our grandchildren, our families and ourselves. To be with
others who know exactly what we are going through is so healing.
Some have been there and done that and can help us past the
rough spots and can give us hope that we too can not only survive
this new adventure of raising grandchildren but flourish and
bring forth a new generation of responsible human beings. What
better goal could a person have.
Below is a
list of the support groups that we know about in your state.
If you know of a support group in this state Please contact
kathy@grandsplace.org..
Grandparents
as Parents
Meets 3rd Tuesday of
each month 6 to 7:15 pm
Chicopee Senior Center
7 Valley View Court
(413) 534-3698
Also social programs,
information, respite, newsletter,
Story Hour for Children
and more.
Grandparents Support
Group
Cambridge, MA
Meets Tuesday evening,
7 - 8:30 PM,
806 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge MA
CASCAP, Inc., at 617-492-5559.
We are able to provide
childcare and transportation with advance notice. The
group is open to anyone living in Cambridge of Somerville,
MA.
Grandparents Support
Group
Wrentham Senior Center,
400
Taunton Street,
Wrentham, MA 02093
Telephone # 508-384-5425
Fax 508-384-5447
Our meetings are held
on the First Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Grandparents Support
Group
Somerville MA
Monday mornings, contact
Dr. Zoya Slive, 617-354-5837.
We are able to provide
childcare and transportation with advance notice. The
group is open to anyone living in Cambridge of Somerville,
MA.
The Grandma Connection
thru Boston College
Stephanie Speers 1-800-695-5927
They have a newsletter
called The Grandparent Study
The also will connect
you with another grandparent in your area.
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren support group meetings. Third Thursday
of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Rev. Larson, Senior Center,
25 South Main St., Attleboro. Call Lisa Stors at the
Attleboro COA at 508-223-2235.
Grandparent Support
Group
The town of Arlington
provides a support group for grandparents who are active
in raising their grandchildren. The group meets the
second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m.
For more information call Lourie at 781-316-3410.
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren support group
meetings. Third Thursday
of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Rev. Larson, Senior Center,
25 South Main St., Attleboro. Call Lisa Stors at the
Attleboro COA at 508-223-2235.
Natick SUPPORT FOR
GRANDPARENTS. A new support group for grandparents
who are raising or helping to rise their grandchildren
is being organized by the Massachusetts Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Child care and
emergency transportation assistance is available to
help grandparents participate For information call Jackie
Fleischman at 508-651-7070.
GRANDPARENTS AS PARENTS
PROGRAM is a support group for Grandparents who
are raising their grandchildren. The group meets the
first Sunday of the month, 2 to 4 p.m. Free childcare
is provided. Call Headstart, 38 Old Groveland Road,
Bradford at 978-372-5052.
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren support group
Harriet Jackson-Lyons
Raising Our Children's
Children
89 Ruthuen St.
Dorchester, MA 2121
Phone: 617-541-3561/617-983-5874
Group Activities
social activities, resource
library, warm line, parent recruitment, educational
meetings, support group meetings, advocacy assistance
The Grandma Connection thru Boston College
Stephanie Speers 1-800-695-5927
They have a newsletter called The Grandparent Study
The also will connect you with another grandparent in your area.
Grandparents Support
Group
Nancy Marceau
1607 Slade St.
Fall River, MA 2721
Phone: 508-678-1435
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Did You Know
Grandparents that lack
a good support network are at a high risk for depression
and other stress related illness.
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