Resources
Grand Relief
Here's an opportunity to take that long awaited vacation…
Grand Relief is dedicated to Giving Grandparents Raising Grandchildren relief from some of the pressures, challenges, and daily commitments grandparents face, while so generously giving of their time and love
There are applications on line and they award up to $1000/month.
For more information visit the Grand Relief website by clicking here.
Emergency Aid
GAP group leaders maintain a complete listing of community services and can refer caregivers in need to the appropriate agencies for:
- Emergency food and clothing (including school clothes)
- Emergency medical and dental services and supplies
- Temporary shelter and other essential services
Call your local group leader for agency resource information at:
- (562) 421-7991
- (310) 839-2548
- (818) 789-1177
Hotlines
- 24 Hour Crisis Center 211
- AARP Information Center (888) 687-2277
- Alliance for Children’s Rights (213) 368-6010
- InfoLine, Los Angeles County 211
- Legal Aid Foundation (213) 640-3883
- Public Council (800) 870-8090
- Los Angeles Caregivers (800) 540-4442
Warmlines
- California Dept. on Aging (800) 510-2020
- L. A. Dept. of Rec. and Parks (888) 527-2757
- AARP Grandparent Info (888) 687-2277
Links
- AARP - Grandparenting Issues
- www.aarp.org/families/grandparents/raising_grandchild/
- Brookdale Foundation RAPP (Relatives as Parents Program) Information
- www.brookdalefoundation.org
- Resources In Your State
- www.grandfactsheets.org
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