Grandparents event set by CAA

St. Mary Community Action Agency is hosting a special workshop-brunch at the Baldwin Neighborhood Service Center.
The center is located at 205 Martin Luther King Jr. St. CEO Almetra J. Franklin said “Giving Grandparents a Head Start,” the first of many specifically geared towards Head Start and community grandparents, is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Speakers will discuss mandatory child abuse reporting, and maneuvering the legal system for assistance and resources, among other topics. A meal will be served.
Franklin said that the initiative, “Aims to empower grandparents by teaching them how to utilize available support, resources, and assistance, which will greatly enhance their knowledge and ability to create a lifelong relationship with their grandchildren.”
She encourages grandparents to participate in these workshops and activities because it tackles serious issues like child abuse, depression, anger, connecting with their grandchildren and seeking out needed resources, which are not often openly discussed or addressed.
Those interested in attending or needing more information contact: Ella P. Hamilton or Mary Brown at (337) 828-5703 at the central office in Franklin. Head Start grandparents can also contact their individual centers (Peter Pan, Mickey Mouse or Bambi) to confirm their attendance.