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Support Groups for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Published: March 5, 2007
Source: Department of Family Services

Grandparents and other relatives raising a minor child are invited to attend county-sponsored support groups offered in two areas of the county:

  • Alexandria
    7 to 8:30 p.m.
    March 8 and 22; April 12 and 26; May 10 and 24; June 7 and 14
    Bryant Alternative High School, 2709 Popkins Lane, Alexandria (use lower side entrance)
  • Fairfax
    7 to 8:30 p.m.
    March 13 and 27; April 10 and 24; May 8 and 22; June 5 and 12
    Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax

Child care is available, but pre-registration is required. To register or to request reasonable ADA accommodations, call Robin Hamby at 703-277-2640, Colleen Turner at 703-324-5489 or Betsy Pugin at 703-324-5401, TTY 703-449-1186. The groups are co-sponsored by Fairfax County Department of Family Services and Fairfax County Public Schools.