Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Kinship Caregiving Support

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG)

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) program provides free services to grandparents who reside in the same home as related children in kinship care in Oakland, Livingston, and Macomb Counties. This Program includes workshops, support groups, and intergenerational activities.

Helpful Kinship Care Links

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Workshops
Interactive seminars on a variety of important topics including: health and wellness, parenting, and legal issues.
Support Groups
In-person and virtual support group meetings let grandparents meet others who are in a similar position and can relate to the ups and downs of their situation.
Intergenerational Activities
Finding common points of interest with your grandchild can be difficult. GRG helps by providing events and activities that grandparents and grandchildren can enjoy together. 
Monthly E-mail Blasts
Registered grandparents will receive monthly e-mail blasts and mailings containing useful resources. 

Eligibility

Must be an Oakland, Livingston or Macomb County resident.
Must reside in the same household as relative children in Kinship Care.

Forms

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To mail the release forms:

OLHSA
Attn: Lisa Grodsky
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
PO Box 430598
Pontiac, MI 48343-0598

Or fax it to 248-209-2777

Need Help Completing Forms?

If you experience difficulties with technology, GRG staff are happy to assist. Call 248-209-2721 or text 248-372-1915 to an appointment to meet a GRG Team member at OLHSA for assistance.
All participants through September 30, 2026 must complete the new 2026 forms to remain eligible for GRG services, events, and partner referrals. We appreciate your honesty in answering all intake questions truthfully and to the best of your knowledge.
If you reside outside of Macomb, Livingston, or Oakland County, please contact the Kinship Care Resource Center for assistance: 1-800-535-1218

Donations

Your donations allow us to help even more kinship families in need!
Mail donation checks payable to OLHSA to:
OLHSA, Attn: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, 196 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, PO Box 430598, Pontiac, MI 48343-0598.
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OLHSA respects the privacy of our clients and we do not sell your personal information.
OLHSA, A Community Action Agency, is funded in whole or in part by the Older Americans Act, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports (ACLS Bureau) through the AgeWays Non-profit Senior Services. OLHSA complies with the terms and regulations of the Title V of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended and Section 504 of the Social Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and is an Equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon notification or request. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.