Strategies & Supports for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Program Registration 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Ellen Rainville, OTD, OT, FAOTA

Welcome & Introductions 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM Laura H. Myers, LICSW, EdD & Ellen Rainville, OTD, OT, FAOTA

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: The Challenges and Rewards 9:10 AM - 10:00 AM Laura H. Myers, LICSW, EdD

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The Meaningful Role of Grandparents 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Margaret (Meg) Woodruff, LMFT

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• Center for Family Connection Handouts (UPDATE)
  • CFFC OT Flyer
  • Volunteers Needed Flyer
  • Family Connects Spring 2024
  • Overview of CFFC Services
  • Training Hours - Foster Parents

Legal Considerations for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Cynthia T. Runge, Esq.

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• Case Summaries (UPDATE)

Navigating and Partnering with the Department of Children & Families 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM Eileen Griffin, LCSW

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Healing From Trauma Through the Grandparent Relationship 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Margaret (Meg) Woodruff, LMFT

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Our Stories: Grandparents Raising their Grandchildren 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Brenda Gagne, Nancy Johnson, Chuck Shepard

Wrap Up and Questions 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Laura H. Myers, LICSW, EdD

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