Grandparent Parenting Support in Massachusetts
In addition to the groups listed below, Massachusetts grandparents should consider connecting with their local Family Resource Center for more resources related to parenting a child with disabilities/medical conditions. For raising grandchildren with mental health conditions, PPAL is another excellent resource.
Grandparents Helping Grandparents – Hyannis
Grandparents Helping Grandparents- HYANNIS meets at the Cape Cod Family Resource Center monthly on Tuesday evenings. Please call 508-815-5100 for details.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
– Worcester
Organized by: Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc.
Meets at: The YWCA 1 Salem Square, Worcester, MA
Regular meetings provide a forum to share information and discuss issues and concerns with other grandparents who understand what you’re going through.. The group also brings in expert speakers on a variety of issues. Free Childcare is provided.
Call Debbie at 508-796-0118 to RVSP – please leave your name and contact information.
The Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
In addition to their statewide advocacy efforts, this Massachusetts commission provides resources and connections to support groups for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Support groups are a great way to meet a group of people with common experiences or concerns who can provide support, compassion, comfort and understanding, encouragement, and advice to each other. If you are a grandparent raising grandchildren, please consider joining a support group as soon as possible. Download this PDF list of grandparent support groups in MA.