Resources
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
Grandparents As Parents Yahoo Group
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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
- Helpful hints for Government Information
- www.usa.gov/Topics/Grandparents.shtml
- Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center
- www.grandfamilies.org/index.cfm?page=searchlegs
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