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Volunteers of America
Contact: Pat Cochran, Director of Prevention Services.
*One component of these services is our free NO EMPTY NEST program for
grandparents raising grandchildren. The group meets on the last Thursday of
the month at the YMCA (5353 Lake Otis) from 7:00 to 9:00p.m. Grandchildren
are allowed to swim free during the meeting (they must meet the age or be
accompanied by someone meeting the age requirements.) Usually Grands don't
bring their kids to meetings, but everyone is welcome - even if you have
grandchildren in tow! Most meetings offer a guest speaker to present
various relevant topics, although time is also provided for sharing and
support.
*NEN mails out over 140 newsletters each month, mostly local and south
central Alaska, with some going as far as the Aleutian Islands and Barrow!
The newsletter offers parenting tips, information on substance abuse and
children of alcoholics/addicts, self-care guidelines, resources, a calendar
of opportunities and events, and features several specific ASSETS kids need
in their lives to grow up healthy.
*Telephonic support, referral and resources are always available by calling
522-9866. Whether you need an empathetic ear, guidance in where to turn for
help, or information on the next meeting, someone will help you out!
*Also available are two FREE camping opportunities: The Strengthening of
Grandfamilies FAMILY CAMP is offered in mid-February, with motor coach
transportation available if you don't want to navigate the icy roads. A
3-day camp, grandfamilies are offered a variety of workshops, crafts,
activities, recreation and support to meet the needs of every member of the
family. In the summer, twelve camperships are earmarked for grandchildren
being raised by grandparents to attend CAMP HOPE. This unique 6-day
prevention camp targets young children whose lives have been impacted by
parental substance abuse. Combined with traditional camp activities, a
specialized curriculum helps these children to make some sense of their
parents' disease and how it has affected them. They explore their feelings,
learn healthy new coping skills, and find out about their own increased risk
of alcoholism and addiction.
For more information on No Empty Nest or either of the camp opportunities
please call area code (907) 522-9866 or 279-9646. You can also reach us at
voa-allstars@gci.net or at nen@alaska.net.
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