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Oklahoma Capitol --- A free conference for grandparents and other relatives who are raising their grandchildren will be held October 20 and 21 in Oklahoma City. The conference will provide resources for these families to help them cope with family and personal stresses.
The annual GRANDfamilies conference will be held at New Covenant Christian Church, 12000 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City. Free child care is available with advanced registration. The event is sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Aging Services Division.
Oklahoma ranks among the top ten states in the number of GRANDfamilies in which a grandparent or other relative is providing care for grandchildren or other kinship care, according to the 2005-2007 American Community Survey 3-year estimates.
OKDHS Director Howard Hendrick will make opening remarks on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The GRANDfamilies Oct. 20 agenda will highlight Sandy Ingraham, a noted attorney, who will focus on legal issues these relatives may face and how to navigate the state’s legal maze when child custody issues are involved.
The Wednesday, Oct. 21 sessions feature topics of grief and loss, mental health and wellness, family support services. child development and school support services. During lunch, attendees will have the opportunity for a question-and-answer session with state legislators.
For more information about the GRANDfamily conference, contact the Aging Services Division at (405) 521-2281.
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