YWCA Grandparent Support Network opens to Pender County grandparents

The Grandparents Support Network (GSN) is a peer support group for grandparents or relative caregivers who are providing full-time care for their grandchildren.

GSN meetings the third Thursday of each month, starting at 5:30 p.m. Due to the pandemic, all meetings are virtual. All meetings are free.

Sign-ups are available at https://bit.ly/3m72Qc

Program highlights include:

• Education on relevant topics from expert
  guest speakers
• Social and emotional skill-building
  groups and physical activities for
  grandchildren
• Academic support for students through
  case management
• Social support for grandchildren from
  peers and trained, professional staff
• Acknowledge ACE (Adverse Childhood
  Experiences) by promoting resiliency &
  the five protective factors

Learn more about GSN www.ywca-lowercapefear.org/gsn
Partner with Prevent Child Abuse America and use Circle of Parents Self-
Help Support Model

Services available at no cost to participants.