Marion County Healthy Grandfamilies

Healthy Grandfamilies is a series of free discussion groups to provide information and resources to grandparents who are raising one or more grandchildren. Designed as a series of discussion groups and follow-up services, Healthy Grandfamilies was conceived by an education professional with more than 40 years of experience who also happens to be the product of a grandfamily.

Marion County's program integrates 4-5 Lunch and Learn educational sessions for grandparents with 3-4 Family Engagement nights full of fun for the whole family.

Each Lunch and Learn session provides valuable resources along with lunch for each participant.

Participanting Grandfamilies receive a certificate of completion and three months of follow-up services for family support.

2024/2025 Healthy Grandfamilies Flyer

For more information, download our Healthy Grandfamilies packet: https://5il.co/13xiw

For Additional Information :

Tricia Maxwell
Grandfamilies Coordinator
Marion County Schools
tricia.maxwell@k12.wv.us
304-367-2157

Scott Morris
Grandfamilies Coordinator
Marion County Schools
scmorris@k12.wv.us
304-363-7323

Learn more about the program at HealthyGrandfamilies.com

Discussion Topics

  • Parenting in the 21st Century

  • Family Relationships: A new dynamic

  • Communication: When no one talks and everyone texts

  • Technology & Social Media: The dangers, pitfalls, & plusses

  • Nutrition: Balancing diets when everyone is “on the go”

  • Legal Issues & Documents: Getting past all the legal issues to learn “who is really in charge”

  • Healthy Literacy & Self-Care: How to take care of your own health issues in this new family dynamic

  • Healthy Lifestyles & Stress Management: Learn how to manage your stress – and the stress of your grandchildren

  • Navigating the Public School System: Learn about the Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) and how to help your grandchildren with homework

  • Family Response to Addiction

Follow-Up Services

Upon completing the series of discussion groups, participants are provided three months of free follow-up services from project staff with more than six years of experience working with children and families, including grandfamilies. Services include:

  • Help locating community resources

  • Confidential assistance in meeting the unique needs of your family situation

  • Advocacy services as needed