Summer 2020
Grandparents Raising PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION 20XX Grandchildren of Brevard
We Have Moved Online
As you are aware, we had to stop our face-to-face meetings due to COVID19 guidelines (support groups, parent survival training, and our TARGET Training series). Next date is June 1 at 11:00 am. We know how important the information is in these meetings so we are providing them online until we can meet again.
Two online platforms are being used – Zoom.com and Facebook. Zoom provides a virtual meeting room that you access by clicking on the link we send to your email address as the “invitation to the meeting”. You do not need to install anything or pay any fees, but you do need to provide us with your email address so we can invite you to each online meeting. Zoom meetings can only be viewed at the time of the meeting. If you are not available or are unable to access a computer (or smart phone) during the time of the Zoom meeting, you can find most sessions provided as a “re-run” on our Facebook page. The post on Facebook can be viewed anytime that is convenient to you by locating the session by scrolling through our posts. Facebook has become a very important social media place for all agencies so we ask that you please follow us on Facebook if you can. When the social distancing guidelines are lifted, we look forward to seeing you all again in person! However, we will still make good use of Zoom and Facebook for those who are unable to attend certain meetings or groups in person. If you have any questions, please give us a call. 321-631-7776 or 321-848-8006
Note from Mary Ann
Thank you so much for understanding our situation at this time. It is a difficult period for all of us. The GRG staff is monitoring closely real-time issues concerning the Coronavirus outbreak. We are committed to upholding mandated safety guidelines to minimize the risk to our Clients and the children they care for. Cancellations, information resources, and updates will be posted to our Facebook page. Please email with any concerns or questions: grg.brevard@gmail.com
Be sure you are keeping your journal up to date. We are reprinting copies and will have additional journals soon.
We are still returning calls and trying to assist in any way we can. Will let you know when we open back up. Legal assistance is being handled by phone only, but our attorneys are helping many through computer and phone. Please keep us informed on results.
Please attend our TARGET training program via ZOOM. Check your personal e-mail regularly for meeting invite. Check the Facebook page for times. I am passionate about supporting and advocating for kinship families and so grateful for the volunteers who work so hard to create the change we know is needed for relative care families. We hope you find the resources in the newsletter helpful.
Staying Informed
Right now, COVID-19, also called the novel coronavirus, is changing many things, for many people, all over the world. It can help to remember that while there are always going to be some things we cannot control, we can always control our own actions and responses. It’s down to finding the right balance – to stay informed but keep calm and ground yourself whenever you can.
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