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Find out about grandparent support groups?

April 26, 2017grandparent groups support

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Find out about grandparent support groups?

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The number of support groups for grandparents raising grandchildren is increasing in Oklahoma. Many of them offer child care so that both grandparents and their grandchildren have a chance to participate in the group. Support groups can offer: emotional support, guidance, assistance, advice, resources and information. The Oklahoma Areawide Services Information System (OASIS) (Link opens in new window) has a list of grandparent support groups within the state and contact information. • Get information about services for grandparents raising grandchildren? A number of services are available to grandparents raising grandchildren (and other relatives serving as parents). To learn about services, resources and to get a manual entitled “Starting Points for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren,” contact OASIS (Link opens in new window). OASIS serves as the grandparent clearinghouse for information in Oklahoma. The OASIS contact numbers are: 1-800-426-2747 or (405) 271-6302.