At GFN, we provide a wide range of services that promote well-being, resilience, and empowerment for grandfamilies and the communities they live in:
- Support and Counseling: Safe spaces for emotional and psychosocial support through initiatives like the “It Takes MORE Than Love” Support Group and Grandfamily Listening Circles.
- Health and Wellness Programs: Family-focused health and wellness activities grounded in the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, encouraging mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
- Financial Empowerment: Tools and education through the Grandfamily Financial Resilience Program to help families achieve financial stability, including budgeting, financial literacy, and wealth management coaching.
- Education and Training: Tutoring services for grandchildren and continuing education for caregivers, along with professional development opportunities for human service providers.
- Advocacy and Community Engagement: Advocacy efforts to raise awareness and push for policies that support grandfamilies, empowering families to engage with local, state, and national leaders.
- Resource Connection: Case management services to connect families to essential resources such as housing, healthcare, and legal aid.
- Intergenerational Programming: Activities that bring grandparents and grandchildren closer together, including family exercise programs, fun community events, and cooking classes.
- Faith-Based Outreach: Partnering with faith communities through the Grandfamily Care Team Ministry to provide spiritual and emotional support to grandfamilies.
