The trained mentor provide emotional and informational support. The Jewish Care Coordination Program and the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council currently has a support group for grandparents of children with developmental disabilities. The group was established so that the needs and concerns of grandparents in this situation can be met through sharing experiences, knowledge and feelings with other grandparents of children with like disabilities. Group members learn helpful strategies from each other to assist with intergenerational communications and access to informational resources, as well as gain understanding of the emotional, medical and education needs of their grandchildren to enhance their own grandparenting role. Grandparents who have grandchildren with disabilities are welcome to join the group.
Group is run by the teens, and has an adult supervisor.
The Sibling Support Group meets one Sunday from 4-6pm at The Center for Creative Play, Station Square, Pittsburgh. A resource library offers services, equipment, and condition information. Published First Steps booklet, which provides local service information for new parent of children with special needs.