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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
Support Groups
The following information is arranged alphabetically by city/town. Local Support groups often welcome grandparents from surrounding towns. Please call for specific information and meeting times.
AMHERST
Contact: Kristal Cleaver Phone: (413) 549-0297 Organization: The Bridge Family Resource Center
A Program of Clinical and Support Options
Address: 101 University Drive, Suite A3, Amherst, MA 01002 Email: [email protected] Fax: (413) 549-0470 Notes: Services: support group Meetings: Monday evenings from 4pm to 5:30pm Location: Sign in front of building reads “CSO-Clinical and Support Options”, plenty of free parking Language: English Childcare: provided upon request Sponsor/Affiliated: The group is facilitated by Eve Eisman, a trained volunteer from Parents Helping Parents
ARLINGTON
Contact: Lourie August, Social Worker Phone: (781) 316-3410 Organization: Arlington Council on Aging Phone: (781) 316-3400 Address: 27 Maple St., Arlington, MA 02476 Email: [email protected] Fax: (781) 316-3409 Notes: Services: support group, information & referral Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 12:00-1:30 p.m. Location: It is not advertised Requirement: Participants need to call for an intake Language: English; Childcare: not provided Sponsor/Affiliated: Arlington Council on Aging –Town of Arlington
ATHOL
Contact: Bette Jenks Phone: (978) 249-5070 Organization: North Quabbin Grandparent Support Group Address: 423 Main St., Athol, MA 01331 Email: [email protected] Fax: (978) 249-5080 Notes: Services: support group, information & referral Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 9:30-11:00 am Location: Patch office Requirement: Grandparents with a voice Language: English; Childcare: provided per request
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
Support Groups
The following information is arranged alphabetically by city/town. Local Support groups often welcome grandparents from surrounding towns. Please call for specific information and meeting times.
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BEVERLY
Contact: Martha Levin, Director Phone: (978) 921-1182 Organization: Cape Ann Family Support Early Intervention Address: 111 Dodge St., Beverly, MA 01915 Email: [email protected] Fax: (978) 921-2982 Notes: For information if you live in one of the following communities: Beverly, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Rockport, Topsfield or Wenham
BOSTON - #1 of 3
Contact: Harriet Jackson-Lyons Phone: (617) 541-3561 Organization: Raising our Children’s Children Address: 801 Tremont St., #301, Roxbury, MA 02118 Email: [email protected] Fax: (617) 825-9660 Notes: Services: information & referral
BOSTON - #2 of 3
Contact #1: Deana Forist [email protected]
Phone: (617) 983-5850
Contact #2: Lori Baeumler [email protected]
Phone: (851) 728-2157
Organization: MSPCC / Kinnections Address: 3815 Washington St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Notes: Meeting days: At 3815 Washington St, 2nd floor, Jamaica Plain : 2nd and 4th Tuesdays @10:00 am-12 noon At 90 Bickford St, Jamaica Plain : 2nd and 4th Thursdays @10:00 am-12 noon Requirements: Participants must call (Lori) for an intake Services: information & referral, phone reassurance, social activities, training session, legal advice, discussion groups, support group, advocacy Language: English Sponsor/Affiliated: City of Boston & MSPCC
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
Support Groups
The following information is arranged alphabetically by city/town. Local Support groups often welcome grandparents from surrounding towns. Please call for specific information and meeting times.
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BOSTON - #3 of 3
Contact: Emily Elmore Phone: (617) 464-8564 Organization: Laboure Center / Catholic Charities Address: 275 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 Email: [email protected] Fax: (617) 269-2987 Notes: Meetings: Every Tuesday @ 11:00am Requirement: Participants must call for an intake Services: support group, information & referral, parenting advice, counseling available for family members Language: English Sponsor: Catholic Charities
BRAINTREE Contact: Colleen Pritoni Phone: (781) 794-4400 Organization: Department of Children & Families
Coastal Area Office, Braintree, MA
Address: 220 Forbes Rd, Braintree, MA 02184 Notes: A Grandparent does not need to be involved with DCF to attend the group. In addition to weekly support group meetings, information & resource sharing, guest speakers from the community attend meetings to present workshops monthly. Meetings: Every Monday @ 7:00-8:30pm Location: DCF Office, 220 Forbes Road, rear, Braintree, MA
BOURNE
Contact: Lois Carr, Outreach Coordinator Grandparents as Parents
Phone: (508) 759-0653
Organization: Bourne Council on Aging Phone: (508) 759-0654 Address: 239 Main Street , Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 Email: [email protected] Fax: (508) 759-0655 Notes: Meetings: 4th Monday of the month @10:00-11:30am 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 6:00-7:30pm No meetings July & August Location: Bourne Senior Center Childcare: not available Services: support group, information & referral, phone reassurance, grandparent education workshops, lending resource library, family programs, special programs Sponsor/Affiliated: Bourne Council on Aging –Town of Bourne
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
Support Groups
The following information is arranged alphabetically by city/town. Local Support groups often welcome grandparents from surrounding towns. Please call for specific information and meeting times.
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BRIMFIELD
Contact: Margo Chevers Richard Learned Support Group Coordinators
Phone: (413) 245-1219 (413) 245-1150
Address: P.O. Box 281, Wales, MA 01081 Email: [email protected] Notes: Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month @ 9:00 – 10:30am [No childcare available] 2nd Thursday of the month @ 5:30 -7:30pm Location: Hitchcock Academy in Brimfield Services: support group, social activities for grandchildren, guest speakers Childcare: Provided when the grandparents attend the support groups Language: English
CHARLTON / SOUTHBRIDGE
Contact: Ted and Dianne Dubsky Phone: (508) 764-4553 Address: 120 Sayles St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Notes: Website: www.stjosephscharlton.com Under Support Ministries Meetings: St. Joseph’s Church, Charlton or by appointment Services: To advocate and organize grandparents in a supportive group to share common concerns, solutions, resources, & to develop friendships in a caring & confidential manner.
CHELMSFORD (North)
Contact: Joan Barclay Phone: (978) 452-1421 #2
Organization: Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities Address: St. John The Evangelist Church
115 Middlesex St., N. Chelmsford, MA 01863
Email: [email protected] Fax: (978) 921-2982 Notes: Services: support groups, information & referral, activities for grandparents & grandchildren (i.e.: Christmas party, summer activities), Christmas gift assistance Meetings: (1) St. John The Evangelist Church in North Chelmsford last Monday of every month @ 10:00-11:30am
(2) St. Dorothy Church in Wilmington (see Wilmington for details) 1st Wednesday of every month @ 11:00–12:00noon
(3) Merrimac Valley Catholic Charities in Lowell (see Lowell for details) 1st Thursday of every month @ 10:30–11:30am
Language: English; Childcare: not provided
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
Support Groups
The following information is arranged alphabetically by city/town. Local Support groups often welcome grandparents from surrounding towns. Please call for specific information and meeting times.
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CHICOPEE
Contact: Holly Angelo, Program Coordinator and Linda Mailo-Methe Grandparents as Parents Program
Phone: (413) 534-3698
Organization: Chicopee Council on Aging Address: 5 West Main St., Chicopee, MA 01020 Email: [email protected] Fax: (413) 534-9046 Notes: Services: support groups, information & referral, educational programs, social events, advocacy, telephone support Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 6:00-7:15pm Location: Senior Center, 5 West Main St., Chicopee; Language: English Childcare and light refreshments provided Support: Council, City of Chicopee, Executive Office of Elders Affairs
EAST FALMOUTH (CAPE COD)
Contact: Beverly Costa-Ciavola Phone: (508) 771-4336 Organization: Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition Address: East Falmouth Elementary School
33 Davisville Rd., E. Falmouth, MA 02536
Email: [email protected] Fax: Notes: Support Group: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Meetings: Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month **No meetings July & August** Dinner at 5:30pm / Meeting 6:00-7:15pm Childcare and dinner will be provided Requirements: Register by the Monday before each meeting To register, email [email protected]
FALL RIVER
Contact: Jennifer Salem-Russo Phone: (508) 674-5600 ext. 2283
Organization: St. Anne’s Hospital Address: 795 Middle St., Fall River, MA 02721 Email: [email protected] Fax: Notes: Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 5:00-6:00pm Location: St. Anne’s Hospital, Clemence Hall Room 208 Requirement: Participants must call to register Sponsor: The Youth Trauma Program at St. Anne’s Hospital
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
Support Groups
The following information is arranged alphabetically by city/town. Local Support groups often welcome grandparents from surrounding towns. Please call for specific information and meeting times.
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Framingham - #1 of 2
Contact: Carol Casey Phone: (617) 447-5417 Organization: Callahan Senior Center Address: 535 Union Ave., Framingham, MA 01702 Notes: Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00-9:00
Framingham - #2 of 2
Contact: Robin Joyce, Assistant Program Director Parent-Peer Partnership
Phone: (508) 620-0010 ext. 112
Organization: Wayside Youth & Family Support Network Address: 88 Lincoln Street, Framingham, MA 01702 Email: [email protected] Notes: Support for school issues/child care; behavioral/mental health issues; financial resources; custody issues; community & statewide resources. Meetings: 1st Tuesday of every month: May 5, June2, July 7, August 8, 2015 10:30-11:30am Contact Robin Joyce for more information.
Greenfield
Contact: Pat Keith, Kinship Care & Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (413) 563-1981 (413) 774-5558
Organization: The United Arc Address: Greennfield Community Action Family Center
90 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA 01301 Fax: (413) 863-5219
Email: [email protected] Notes: Kinship Care Support Groups Grandparent and Relative Support Programs Meetings: 1st Tuesday: 5:15-6:45pm 3rd Wednesday: 12:30-2:00pm Childcare, refreshments & transportation provided
HYANNIS (Cape Cod)
Contact: Kerry Bickford Phone: (508) 771-4336 Organization: Barnstable Senior Center Address: 825 Falmouth Rd., (Rte. 28), Hyannis, MA 02601 Notes: Grandparents Advocacy Program – meetings to be held once a month. Meetings: Friday, June 17, from 12noon to 1:00pm. Bring a bag lunch. CALL for future meeting dates Select this link for additional information.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
Support Groups
The following information is arranged alphabetically by city/town. Local Support groups often welcome grandparents from surrounding towns. Please call for specific information and meeting times.
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LOWELL - #1 of 2
Contact: Joan Barclay Phone: (978) 452-1421 #2 or (978) 658-4665 x108
Organization: Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities Address: 70 Lawrence St., Lowell, MA 01852 Email: [email protected] Fax: (978) 921-2982 Notes: Support Group: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month @ 11:00am-12:00noon Language: English; Childcare: not provided
LOWELL - #2 of 2
Contact: Lori Sousa Phone: (978) 942-3264 Organization: Lowell Family Resource Center Address: 27 Prescott St., Lowell, MA 01852 Notes: Support Group: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Meetings: Call for meeting information
LYNN - #1 of 2
Contact: Pam Freeman, Director Phone: (781) 477-2902 Organization: Lynn Community Connections Coalition Address: 298 Union Street, Lynn, MA 01901 Email: [email protected] Fax: (781) 477-2950 Notes: Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 6:00-7:30; September - June Childcare, activities, and food provided
LYNN - #2 of 2
Contact: Meegan Simpson-Best Phone: (781) 477-1641 Organization: Department of Children & Families, Lynn Address: The Gregg House After-School Program
106 Broad Street, Lynn, MA 01902
Notes: Grandparents do not need to be involved with DCF to attend the group. Meetings: every Thursday of the month @ 9:30-11:30am Refreshments will be served
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
Support Groups
The following information is arranged alphabetically by city/town. Local Support groups often welcome grandparents from surrounding towns. Please call for specific information and meeting times.
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MARTHA’S VINEYARD
Contact: Marney Toole, Facilitator Phone: (508) 693-7900 x283
Organization: Martha’s Vineyard Family Center Address: MV Family Center campus (Fannie Blair Bldg)
35 Greenwood Ave., Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Email: Mail:
[email protected] 111 Edgartown Rd., Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Notes: Meetings: 2nd Saturday of every month Childcare: provided - pre-registration required Language: English
MEDFORD
Contact: Marie Cassidy, Family Support Coordinator Phone: (781) 393-2106 Organization: Medford Family Network Address: 489 Winthrop Street, Medford, MA 02155 Email: [email protected] Fax: (781) 393-2123 Notes: This support group is for grandparents who have a significant role in the care giving with their grandchildren or have temporary custody of them Meetings: every Thursdays @ 10:00-11:30 am Services: support group, lending library, information & referral, phone reassurance, family activities, playgroups, workshops, clothing and toy swap, newsletter, family center for dropping time Programs: All programs at the facility are available daytime, evenings & Saturdays. Childcare: It is provided only if there are 4 children available to hire a person, while attending the grandparents support group.; Language: English Sponsor/Affiliated: Council on aging, DEC, Children’s Trust Fund
MELROSE – see NORTH SUBURBAN CHILD & FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
Support Groups
The following information is arranged alphabetically by city/town. Local Support groups often welcome grandparents from surrounding towns. Please call for specific information and meeting times.
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NEW BEDFORD
Contact: Stephanie Taylor Phone: (508) 994-4521 ext. 102
Facilitators: Kelly Thatcher & Carmen Gamboa Organization: NBCCC Family Resource & Development
Center
Address: 105 William St., 3rd Floor, New Bedford, MA 02740
Notes: Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 5:00-7:00pm Childcare and dinner provided
NORTH SUBURBAN CHILD & FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK
Contact: Kathy Harlow, Program Manager Phone: (781) 246-5187 Organization: North Suburban Child and Family Resource
Network. Support Group is…Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Harmony
Address: 30 Farm Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 Email: [email protected] Fax: (781) 224-7679 Notes: Meetings: Twice a month, Monday mornings from 9:30am - 11:30am from September-June. Please call the Family Resource Network for specific dates and locations. Group is open to people in Lynnfield, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester & surrounding communities Location: Please call for location Requirements: Call to register for group, for caregiver of a child or other relative Services: Education, support and resources Language: English; Childcare: Not provided
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
Support Groups
The following information is arranged alphabetically by city/town. Local Support groups often welcome grandparents from surrounding towns. Please call for specific information and meeting times.
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PITTSFIELD
Contact: Lindsay Brillon, Senior Parent Educator McInerney Parent Services
Phone: (413) 499-3556 ext. 20
Organization: Berkshire Children & Families Address: 48 Elizabeth St., Pittsfield, MA Email: [email protected] Fax: (413) 445-5404 Notes: Website: www.Berkshirechirldre.org Meetings: twice per month @ 4:30-6:30 pm (call contact person for details) Location: Ralph Frio Senior Center, 330 North Street, Pittsfield, MA Requirement: Call for an intake Name of the support group: Grandparents raising children Services: support group with dinner, links to resources, parenting information Childcare: Provided on site; Language: English Sponsor/Affiliated: Berkshire Children & Families
PLYMOUTH
Contact: Conni Dilego, Director of Elder Affairs Phone: (508) 830-4230 Organization: Plymouth Council on Aging Address: 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 Email: [email protected] Fax: (508) 830-4233 Notes: Meetings: At Plymouth Council on Aging, 44 Nook Rd., Plymouth, MA: every Thursday @ 10:00–11:30am and 1st Tuesday of the month @ 5:30-7:00pm Childcare: babysitting & supper offered only at the evening meetings Services: support group, information & referral & education Requirement: call in advance to confirm evening meetings Language: English (if needed, a translator would be provided in Haitian Creole and Portuguese) Sponsor/Affiliated: Collaboration with South Shore Women’s Resource Center
QUINCY
Contact: Bryna Rogers Phone: (617) 481-7227 x165
Organization: Quincy Family Resource Center Address: 1120 Hancock St., 1st Floor, Quincy, MA 02169 Email: Fax: Notes: Meetings: Every Thursday night 6:30-8:00pm
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
Support Groups
The following information is arranged alphabetically by city/town. Local Support groups often welcome grandparents from surrounding towns. Please call for specific information and meeting times.
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SALEM
Contact: Marguerite Roberts Director of Family Resource Center
Phone: (978) 354-2660
Email: [email protected] Organization: Mass General for Children’s Hospital –North
Shore Medical Center
Address: 57 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970 Notes: Meetings: 1st & 3rd Monday of the month @ 11:00am-12 noon Location: Family Resource Center, Room 426 Services: support group Childcare: none; Language: English Sponsor/Affiliated: North Shore Medical Center
SOUTHBRIDGE – see CHARLTON
SPRINGFIELD
Contact #1: Raquel Rodriguez, Coordinator [email protected]
Phone: (413) 782-2500 x 346
Contact #2: Marie Rugani (for referrals) [email protected]
Phone: (413) 782-2500 x 346
Fax: (413) 796-1955 Contact #3: Eleanor Barkere (Middle School meeting)
[email protected] Phone: (413) 787-7410
Organization: Multicultural Community Services Address: 1000 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield, MA 01103 Notes: Services: Advocacy group & trainings, educational, information and referral, support for children with developmental disabilities. Meetings: Fall & Spring meetings: this support group is only geared toward grandparents raising grandchildren with developmental disabilities; Language: English Call Marie Rugani for information and referral Sponsor/Affiliation: Department of Developmental Services Yearly Informational Meeting: for grandparents raising grandchildren At Duggan Middle School, 1014 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield, MA 01103 Languages: English, but standby translators for Somalian and Spanish Childcare: no provision, but children are allowed at the meeting Requirement: contact Marie Rugani for referral Sponsor/Affiliation: Multicultural Community Services & Duggan Middle School
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
Support Groups
The following information is arranged alphabetically by city/town. Local Support groups often welcome grandparents from surrounding towns. Please call for specific information and meeting times.
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STONEHAM – see NORTH SUBURBAN CHILD & FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK
TURNERS FALLS Contact: Rachel Lively Phone: (413) 834-4072 Organization: United ARC Address: 294 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376 Email: [email protected] Fax: (413) 863-2014 Notes: Website: www.unitedarc.org/ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month – 11:30–1:00pm (no childcare) Services: support group; information & referral; consultation; intergenerational events Requirements: Grandparent age 55+ with primary custodial care of grandchild(ren) Language: English; Food: light snacks
WAREHAM
Contact: Pat Simonelli Phone: (508) 273-7241 Organization: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Address: Wareham Middle School
4 Viking Drive, Wareham, MA 02571
Email: [email protected] Notes: Coordinator: Mary Moore Minkle, Principal; Services: support group Meetings: every 3rd Thursday of the month @ 5:30-7:00 pm Childcare and Dinner: provided at the meeting; Language: English Requirement: Contact Ms. Simonelli for intake or any other questions Sponsor/Affiliated: Wareham Public Schools and Title I
WESTFIELD
Contact: Cathy Frye Phone: (413) 374-3070 Contact: Maureen Viturale Phone: (413) 237-6673 Contact: Pam Dougherty, Holyoke DCF Phone: (413) 563-2772 Organization: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Address: Westfield, Mass Notes: Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of every month @ 6:15 – 7:30pm except July & August Location: Westfield Boys & Girls Club, 21 West Silver St., Westfield, MA Childcare: available
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
Support Groups
The following information is arranged alphabetically by city/town. Local Support groups often welcome grandparents from surrounding towns. Please call for specific information and meeting times.
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WILMINGTON
Contact: Joan Barclay Phone: (978) 452-1421 or (978) 658-4665 x108
Organization: Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities Address: St. Dorothy’s Church Email: [email protected] Fax: (978) 921-2982 Notes: Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month @ 11:00am-12:00noon Language: English; Childcare: not provided
WOBURN
Contact: Judy Tanner, Program & Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (781) 897-5960
Organization: Woburn Council on Aging Address: 144 School Street, Woburn, MA 01801 Email: [email protected] Notes: Website for info: www.cityofwoburn.com Services: intergenerational activities during school vacation & the summer, referral for grandparents raising grandchildren & lending library Programs: drop-in senior center or opportunities for volunteer work for grandparents with grandchildren Sponsor/Affiliated: Woburn Council on Aging -City of Woburn
WORCESTER - #1 of 2
Contact: Debbie Dowd-Foley, Caregiver Specialist Phone: (508) 756-1545 Organization: Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. Address: 67 Millbrook St., Worcester, MA 01606 Email: [email protected] Notes: Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of every month @ 6:00-8:00 pm Requirement: Call for an intake; Childcare: provided; Language: English Location: YWCA, 1 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608 Services: support group, information & referral, grandparent education Sponsor/Affiliated: Elder Services of Worcester area, Inc.; YWCA of Central Mass.; Children’s Friend
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
Support Groups
The following information is arranged alphabetically by city/town. Local Support groups often welcome grandparents from surrounding towns. Please call for specific information and meeting times.
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WORCESTER- #2 of 2
Contact: Anne H. Bureau Phone: (508) 796-1411 Organization: South Bay Early Childhood & the Worcester
Connections Family Resource Center of YOU, Inc.
Address: 548 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01603 Email: [email protected] Notes: Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month – 11:00am - noon Childcare: supervision provided; Light refreshments served; plenty of parking Languages: English & Spanish