Through unexpected illness or injury, or some other unforeseen event.......we can, all of a sudden, find ourselves starting over as a parent again!
Certainly the times have changed since we raised our own family, but there are many more complications to assuming this new parenting role:
The children can be experiencing an emotional crisis
There is added financial responsibility
Practical obstacles, like food, clothing, and school
Legal and custody issues
Medical services
Not knowing where to go to get advice or a helping hand!
The Grandparents Program of the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, which is called "WarmLine", can help...........People living in Riverside County can call WarmLine at 1-800-303-0001 for the following services:
Referrals to free / low cost legal service
Referrals to free / low cost childcare providers
Referrals to food and clothing assistance
Referrals to guardianship, adoption and / or foster care services
Referrals to organizations addressing the educational needs of the child
Referrals for psychological assistance
Referrals to medical organizations
Referrals to parenting classes
Referrals to other public or private social service organizations
..................and more!
From anywhere in Riverside County, it is a toll free phone call to get answers to your questions about raising your grandchildren ..1-800-303-0001 WarmLine
..........ALSO,
for information and referrals for SENIOR SERVICES of all kinds, don't
forget HelpLink at
Riverside County Office on Aging .....toll free from anywhere in Riverside
County....1-800-510-2020
AND - ON THE INTERNET:
Read on-line articles on grandparenting.
A place where "grandparents and special others" raising children can get lots of answers to their questions and enjoy the support and comfort of others across the country!
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