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Kinship Kare of Northern Arizona (KKONA) began in 2002 as a community discussion to examine our county's grandparent population and their needs in raising their grandchildren and keeping them safe.
KKONA provides programs so that
- Grandparents don't need to feel alone and can find support and lower their stress by getting to know other grandparents facing the same blessings of raising their grandchildren.
- Grandparents get assistance from peers to find information and referrals.
- Grandchildren will be better supported by bonding with other grandchildren.
What our program means to a grandparent:
"KKONA is a lifeline to those of us who are struggling with the blessing of our grandchildren being added to our household. We have a new family of others who understand and have invaluable information to share regarding resources available and the knowledge of how to get things done."
The purpose and goals of KKONA are education, advocacy and support to strengthen grandparent families by using education for grandparents in order that they act to elicit economic and social supports for themselves and their grandchildren.
GRANDPARENT DISCUSSION GROUPS
KKONA responds to outlying community requests for help by expanding support groups, using a system of volunteer community facilitators. There are currently eight daytime and evening Grandparent Discussion groups throughout Northern Arizona.
To find a Grandparent Discussion Group, call 928-774-1868.
- Flagstaff Grandparent Discussion groups meet monthly (10 am - 12 pm and 5:30 pm - 7:30, including pre-arranged child care).
- Other community evening Grandparent Discussion groups are in
- Sedona
- Holbrook
- Munds Park
- Camp Verde
- Cottonwood
For more information, check the current KKONA Calendar of Events in the bi-monthly newsletter or call Michele 928-774-1868 ext 15 for a contact in your community.
PROGRAMS FOR GRANDCHILDREN
KKONA is piloting a program series (9 sessions) to address grandchildren's needs and increase feelings of belonging with other grandchildren.
To find out about Grandchildren learning activities being offered soon, call Delia at 928 7741868 ext 15
INFORMATION and REFERRAL SERVICES
KKONA responds to requests for information and referral. People can call 928 774-1868 and leave a message on extension 15 that will be returned by a grandparent mentor or one or our two KKONA Coordinators.
BECOME A GRANDPARENT MENTOR!
We offer training programs for grandparents with life experience to help other grandparents who are new to raising grandchildren.
KKONA has training programs for.
- Grandparents who want to become Grandparent Mentors who help other grandparents
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- Community members who see a need and want help in starting Grandparents Discussion groups. To call about the initial and ongoing training to become a Volunteer Facilitator for Grandparent Discussion Groups call 928 7741868 ext 15
KKONA IS INTERESTED IN TALKING TO YOU.
IF YOU HAVE EVER BEEN ASKED TO RAISE GRANDCHILDREN WHETHER YOU DID AGREE TO RAISE THEM OR NOT
We are looking for grandparents who have been asked at any time, to raise grandchildren. We want to know how we can improve programs for parenting grandparents.
If you want to participate in these confidential interviews please call Barb White, Research Specialist of the University of Arizona at 928 774-1868 ext 20.
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