| What: | 3rd Annual Grandparents Conference: “Building Strong Caretaker Families”
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| Who: | Durham County Department of Social Services
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| When: | Tuesday, September 18, 2012
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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| Where: | Rogers-Herr Middle School
911 W. Cornwallis Rd. |
Event Facts
· Grandparents and other caretakers being a part of the extended family and supporting children is not a new concept, however, their role as the main caretaker is and continues to be on the rise.
· Non-traditional parental roles can pose distinctive challenges as the sacrifices made to care for children may call for adjustments and resources to help adapt to unique family dynamics.
· Understanding the needs of these caretakers, the Durham County Department of Social Services will host their 3rd Annual Grandparents Conference on Tuesday, September 18, from 8 a.m. to 4p.m., at Rogers-Herr Middle School.
· The 2012 theme for the conference is “Building Strong Caretaker Families.”
- The one-day conference will bring together grandparents, relative caretakers, non-profits and government service providers and community leaders to discuss the vital role of grandparents in supporting and nurturing children.
- Workshops will be held on law and policy, practice issues for service providers and resources for caretakers.
- Registration is free and lunch will be provided.
- Pre-registration for this event is requested by Friday, September 14.
· For more information or to register for the conference, contact Diane Fening, assistant for the Family Economic Independence Division for the Durham County Department of Social Services, at 919-560-8398 or via email at dfening@durhamcountync.gov
