Joining Generations: Grandparent & Relative Caregivers Support & Info Groups

Relative caregivers report that among their greatest needs is emotional support and information. Many of Delaware’s caregivers find this assistance through participation in one of the caregiver groups located through the state.

Grandparents and other relative caregivers meet on a regular basis to verbalize their concerns, to learn from each others’ experiences, and to receive valuable information on resources and programs available to them.

There is no charge for participation in any of the groups listed below.  Each location may offer different services such as childcare or refreshments.  It is recommended that you call the contact person before attending a meeting to check on available services and to confirm the meeting date and time.

New Castle County:

• Wilmington Senior Center
  The Du Pont Grandparent Resource Center
  1901 North Market Street
  Wilmington, DE 19802
  (302) 651-3420
  Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  Lunch and childcare provided. Please call on Monday to schedule childcare.
  Contact: Patricia Anderson
• Grand Guardian
  Limestone Presbyterian Church
  3201 Limestone Road
  Wilmington, DE 19808
  Second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  Contact:  Tina Light (302) 239-2525

Kent County:

• Kent County Chapter of GrandParents United DE
  Modern Maturity Center
  1121 Forrest Avenue
  Dover, DE 19904
  Second and 4th Tuesday of the month, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Contact: Shirley Crockett at (302) 284-3648, saintdog1@PeoplePc.com  or
  Cindy Clark at (302) 734-1200  ext.186
  

Sussex County:

• Sussex County Chapter of GrandParents United DE
  9491 Wilson Avenue
  Seaford, DE  19973
  Third Monday of the month, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  (302) 628-6892
  Contact:  Deborah Fales (9 AM to 7 PM)
  Please call if planning to attend
• Sussex County Chapter of GrandParents United DE
  9491 Wilson Avenue
  Seaford, DE  19973
  Third Monday of the month, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Contact:  Deborah Fales (302) 628-6892
  Call ahead, for caregivers with cases open with GPU only
• Sussex County Chapter of GrandParents United DE
  9491 Wilson Avenue
  Fourth Friday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
  Contact:  Deborah Fales (302) 628-6892
  Open to the public
• Sussex County Chapter of GrandParents United DE
  Seaford Boys & Girls Club (art room)
  (at this location until June, 2008)
  310 Virginia Avenue
  Seaford, DE   19973
  Fourth Friday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  Contact:  Deborah Fales (302) 628-6892
  Please call if planning to attend
• Sussex County East Chapter of GrandParents United DE
  Community Church of Oak Orchard
  32615 Oak Orchard Road
  Millsboro, DE  19966
  Second Friday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  Contact:  Joanne Hammond (302) 947-0417 after 4:00 PM or
  Debbie Fales (302) 628-6892

For more information about Grandparent & Relative Caregivers Support & Information Groups, contact DSAAPD's Joining Generations Coordinator.

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