Helping Grandfamilies to Succeed (Grandparents Raising Grandchildren) (Online) MOD204
Length: Self-paced
ETO: Professional Growth and Leadership
PDR: Maximum PDR credit hours 1.5 (credit is awarded based on the amount of time spent in the class, up to the maximum amount)
This module discusses grandfamily characteristics, unique challenges, available resources, and success strategies for the home visitor. (MOD204) (Oct 2015)
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify reasons why a parent may no longer be able to care for his or her child
- Recognize the reason most grandparents say that they take on the responsibility of raising their grandchild
- Identify common grandfamily characteristics
- Select the best resources for a grandfamily based on the situation in the home
- Identify strategies for working with grandparents who are raising their grandchildren
