Donate Careers Who We Are Explore Our Programs Get Involved Newsletter Sign Up Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Grandfamilies face unique challenges, and support groups provide an opportunity to socialize and share experiences and resources. Sunbeam Family Services empowers grandparents like you by offering support groups, school supply assistance, holiday assistance, and other resources. While the Holiday Program is closed for this year if you want to learn more call (405) 609-8812. Support Groups GRG support groups (listed below) are inviting, confidential groups where you can talk and listen to other GRGs while learning about resources. RSVPs are required to attend. Facilities used for GRG support groups are ADA compliant. El Reno Support Group Canadian County Children’s Justice Center 7905 OK-66, Building F El Reno, OK 73036 1st Monday of every month 6 to 7:00 p.m. Guthrie Support Group Guthrie Community Church 512 E. Seward Rd. Guthrie, OK 73044 4th Tuesday of every month 5:30-7 p.m. Moore Support Group Fresh Start Community Church 309 N. Eastern Ave. Moore, OK 73160 1st Tuesday of every month 5:30-7 p.m. OKC Support Group Pierce Early Education Center 2701 S. Tulsa Ave. OKC, OK 73108 3rd Tuesday of every month 5:30-7 p.m. Online Support Group Second and Fourth Wednesday every month 6-7 p.m. To learn how to attend an online support group, email seniorservices@sunbeamfamilyservices.org or call (405) 609-6551. School supplies Grandparents age 55+, living in Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian, or Logan counties, without the parents in the home are eligible for school supplies, and backpacks while supplies last to support you in providing what they need to be successful in school. This program opens in the spring for the new school year. The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program, a program of Sunbeam’s Caregiver Engagement Program, makes no distinctions on the grounds of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, religion, or disability. A portion of the project costs are met by state and federal OAA funds from Areawide Aging Agency and OKDHS Aging Services Division. There are no costs to participants; however, donations are accepted. Suggested donation per services: Information Services, $1/activity; Access Assistance, $1/activity; Support Group, $2.50/meeting; Respite, $2.50/visit; School Supplies, $5/family; and Training Seminars, $5/seminar. FAQ for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Do I have to have guardianship of my grandchild(ren) to be involved in your program? Guardianship is not required to participate in our program. The grandchildren’s parents live with us. Do I qualify? My grandchild(ren) need counseling. Do you offer that? I can’t make a donation for school supplies or the Holiday Program. Can I still participate? I need other resources other than school supplies and holiday support. Can you help me? Provided by Sunbeam Family Services through a Title III Older Americans Act Grant from Areawide Aging Agency and community partners. The Caregiver Fundamentals Program makes no distinction on the grounds of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, religion, or disability. A portion of the project costs are met by state and federal Older Americans Act funds from Areawide Aging Agency and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Aging Services Division. There are no costs to participants; however, donations are accepted. Suggested donation per services: Information Services, $1/activity; Access Assistance, $1/activity; Support Group, $2.50/meeting; Respite, $2.50/visit; School Supplies, $5/family; and Training Seminar, $5/seminar. 1100 NW 14TH STREET, OKLAHOMA CITY 73106 CONTACT CAREERS PRIVACY POLICY SIGN UP TO RECEIVE E-UPDATES FROM SUNBEAM FAMILY SERVICES CALL TODAY: 405.528.7721 © 2015 SUNBEAM FAMILY SERVICES ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SITE DESIGNED BY ASEMIO