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PREPARING GRANDPARENTS TO ASSIST THEIR GRANDCHILDREN IN SCHOOL



The Barren River Area Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Support Program, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren partnered with Rockfield Elementary School , Family Resource Center to provide a Chili Supper and training for grandparents raising grandchildren on March 14, 2006. Over 30 grandparent along with their grandchildren enjoyed a night of fun, fellowship and education about “How to better prepare their grandchildren for school.” Lindsey Thomas, teacher at Rockfield Elementary School presented “Library and Media Resources, ” for grandparents to utilize during school activities. Other speakers included: Dr. Melissa Hakman, Psychology Professor at WKU and Kim Halter, Barren River Family Caregiver Support Program Coordinator. If you would like more information on a Grandparent Raising Grandchild Support Group or Educational Training Opportunities in your area please contact the Barren River Area Development District Area Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Support Program at 270-781-2381 or 1-800-598-2381.