Family Resource Network OTP Inc.
children are being raised by a
grandparent or other relative. Are you
parenting one of these children, or
know someone who is? Join our
Support Group!
life. In return, you can give the child the benefits of years of your experience,
family stability, and connection with tradition.
However, the challenges of being a "relative parent" can turn your life upside
down. You may feel tired or overwhelmed by financial obligations, behavior
problems, and legal concerns. You may face problems dealing with the child's
parent, especially if the parent is involved with drugs or alcohol. Or, you may
face problems with the school system, or getting other services your child
needs.
Some usual questions that relatives raising children have:
- What do custody,
adoption, guardianship, and foster care mean?
- What are the
differences between having formal custody and keeping the
children informally?
- If I have to go
to court, how do I prepare?
- Do I need a
lawyer?
- Can I get
assistance from legal aid?
- Where can I get
child care without paying a lot?
- Can I get
Medicaid or children's Health Insurance?
- How should I
make the children mind me?
- Can I get food
stamps?
- How do I prepare
good meals the children will eat?
- How do i enroll
the children in school?
- What school
services are available for my special-needs child?
- How can I
communicate better with the children's parents?
- How can I deal
with substance abuse in my family?
- How do I stay
healthy, both physically and mentally?
- How can I deal
with emotional issues like anger, grief, resentment, or
depression?
- How can I find
time to be with my friends?
- Is there any
group or organization that can help
me?
adult behaviors"
Sharon Davis, John Bauman,
Annie Otto, trained facilitators.
and Annie Otto discussing
legislation at picnic.
at 2007 Mardi Gras.
Teaching families
safety and having fun
Morgan County RAPP Facilitator takes
grandson to new heights.
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