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.