Project GRANDD (Grandparents Raising And Nurturing Dependents with Disabilities) is the only caregiver program in Georgia solely focused on the provision of supportive services to grandparents raising grandchildren or other relative children with

developmental disabilities, chronic health conditions and learning and behavior disorders. Project GRANDD provides support groups, individual/family case management, training, education

and referrals to support stable, safe and loving families. All services are provided at no charge.

Services:

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• Support Groups - for children and adults, you are not alone! Groups meet regularly. Separate groups for adults, children aged 8-12 and teenagers. See sidebar to the right for more information. Registration is required. 

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• Education and Training - to address emotional, educational, medical/developmental and legal needs as well as promotion of personal well-being and relationship building.

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• Case Management - addresses family needs including emotional, social, financial, educational, legal and healthcare concerns for grandparents and grandchildren.

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• In-Home Tutoring - for children who are not performing at grade level.

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• Respite Care - for children with disabilities to ease the caregiver burden.

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• IEP & 504 Plan Advocacy - to ensure children receive equitable public education.

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• Guardianship Support - assistance to ensure caregivers have the ability to make necessary decisions and receive assistance to care for relative children.

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• Monthly Newsletters - provide useful information for grandfamilies including children with special needs.

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• Family Fun Days - Annual outings for participants.

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• Material Assistance - Limited assistance with food, clothing and other necessities may be available to registered program participants.