GRG of Brevard
August 2013 GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA INC.
TARGET TRAINING
UPCOMING EVENTS
YOU are invited:
Back to School The Elks Club continues their support for our organization with back to school assistance. 35 children received backpacks and school supplies with hotdogs and entertainment, GRG also supplied backpacks to an additional 30 children. Special thanks to Elk's coordinator Dawn Maillous. GRG of Brevard will have back to school supplies available at the office if your child is in need of a backpack and/or supplies please contact us at 321-631-7776 with grade/age.
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School Registration for Brevard County Public Schools: August 9th -Middle & High Schools August 12th – Elementary thru High Schools Students Report August 14th - School starts for grades 1-12. August 19th – School starts for Kindergarten August 21st – Pre –K begins. For information: http://www.brevard.k12.fl.us/index.h tml
SUMMER PICNIC Our annual children’s summer picnic was a great success. All of the food was wonderful, especially the desserts. The children enjoyed the waterslide, bounce house and new this year kayaks on the river, while the grandparents had fun playing bingo and card games. A special thank you to Coach Don with A Sporting Chance. And a huge thank you to Susan Slaton our new children’s activities coordination for organizing the event this year. [Pick the date] [Edition 1, Volume 1]
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Brevard County, FL, Inc. is conducting the semi-annual TARGET training for relative caregivers
Knowledge is power... GRG of Brevard CAN HELP! The course will span one class a week for an eight week period with resources that will assist grandparents and relative caregivers in their endeavor to provide a stable and happy environment for children who have been placed in their care. August 13th – DCF, Protective Investigation Division August 20th – DCF, Economic Self Sufficiency Division August 29th – Children’s Home Society, Devereux, and Brevard Family Partnership September 12th – Early Learning Coalition September 17th – Counseling and Autism September 25th – Legal Issues, Culmer & Davidson September 27th – Counseling Issues The hours are 10:00 to 11:00 am. Please call 321-631-7776 or email grg.brevard@gmail to register.
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