Grandparents
Initiative

Grandfather carrying grandson on shoulders

The Grandparents Initiative provides coordination and services to Family, Friend, and Neighbor childcare providers in the community. Services include supporting grandparents with Program Coaches; assisting grandparents in developing and implementing Quality Growth Plans; implementing Raising A Reader, an early literacy and family engagement program; screening and referral services; developmental screenings through the Ages & Stages Questionnaire; training and technical assistance related to child development, school readiness, and quality interaction and environments; and providing educational materials supporting Quality Growth Plans.

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