Few grandparents and kin to brainstorm about their needs Creates a bond between focus group members and they feel a sense of ownership towards the group Helps facilitators come up with the true focus of the group. Our focus is educational, physical, emotional and mental health, support, counseling, and advocacy. Welcome new people and call them after the meeting Have a group member call members each week and remind them about the meeting. If someone is sick or needing support, group facilitator should call and encourage other members to call Give everyone who needs group time an opportunity to participate.
Grandparent presentations Be available and helpful during a crisis.
Don t drop the ball. Follow through until problem is resolved. Agenda is flexible. If a need arises, attempt to get a speaker for that series. Speakers are aware that groups are interactive.