Monroe County is soliciting proposals for the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren/Kinship Care Program for Monroe County residents, 55 years of age or older.
The selected Respondent will provide support groups and educational training sessions, Support groups and sessions will focus on the following: enhancing effective parenting skills, understanding child development, dealing with
grandchildren with developmental delays/disabilities, legal issues, advocacy, understanding
the role of kinship care versus foster care, anger and stress management, adult and youth
health and nutrition education.
Services also include a mentoring program, outreach services and legal, health and education referrals.