| WHAT IS THE GRAND-RALLY ? The GrandRally is an historic gathering of grandparents and other relative caregivers from across the country that brings attention to the needs of children and kinship care families. The GrandRally is an important opportunity to educate Members of Congress and their staff about the supports and services kinship families need. The GrandRally also offers caregivers, advocates and Members of Congress the chance to recognize and celebrate the essential role that grandparents and other relative caregivers play in keeping children safe and in stable families. The first national GrandRally, held in October 2003, was attended by more than 850 grandparents and other relatives raising children from 28 states and the District of Columbia. The second Grand-Rally was attended by 1000 grandparents, relative caregivers and advocates from 41 states and the District of Columbia. We expect the 2008 Grand-Rally to attract an even larger number of participants and to build upon the success of previous Grand-Rallies in expanding awareness and creating momentum. This year’s Grand-Rally is sponsored by AARP, Child Welfare League of America, Children's Defense Fund (CDF), Generations United (GU), Grand-Families of America, and National Committee of Grandparents for Children’s Rights (NCGCR). WHEN & WHERE IS THE GRAND-RALLY The Grand-Rally will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. on the West Grassy Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER VISIT THE GRAND RALLY WEBSITE AT: GRAND-RALLY 2008 You may contact VERMONT KIN AS PARENTS by phone at 802-338-4725 or CONTACT US |
SAVE THIS DATE!!! THURSDAY-APRIL 24, 2008 THE FOURTH ANNUAL VERMONT KINSHIP CARE CONFERENCE Parenting Revisited : Promise, Potential, Permanence Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center Burlington, Vermont KEYNOTE SPEAKER LeeAnn Thieman Co-author of "Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul" FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: Vermont Kinship Care Conference For a Vermont Kinship Care Conference brochure : Vermont Kinship Care Conference Brochure |
| VERMONT KIN AS PARENTS (802) 338-4725 46 Main Street PO Box 382 Winooski, VT 05404 kinlmg@comcast.net |
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