Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Our major beneficiary of all funds raised by the Central Coast Rotary Clubs Christmas tree sales is the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program run by Central Coast Family Support Services.
According to a survey, there are more than 22,000 Australia families, where the grandparents are raising the grandchildren, mostly due to some family crisis or busy parents. To become the primary carer for grandchildren is something unexpected and sudden. And the time comes when the retirement plans stand back and the responsibility of nurturing a second family become a priority. Although it went unnoticed in most of the cases, the grandparent goes through a lot of mental stress and physical exertion. As a result, they get frustrated and find it challenging to cope up with the surrounding of the grandchildren that changes rapidly.
Raising grandchildren is not an easy task for the elderly as young kids require energy, attention, and constant care. However, there are many responsible grandparents taking care of small children daily without missing a beat. Some babysit kids while the parents go to work, while others live with the children to provide full-time care as the parents may live in another city or aren’t around due to a tragedy. When this happens, grandparents can be unexpectedly thrust into the position of primary caregiver. This can be overwhelming and create a new family dynamic in the home.
Struggling grandparents are encouraged to contact CCFSS for parenting support and behaviour management strategies. By enlisting support and developing effective parenting strategies early on, the transition process becomes easier for families who often find stability in challenging situations.
According to a survey, there are more than 22,000 Australia families, where the grandparents are raising the grandchildren, mostly due to some family crisis or busy parents. To become the primary carer for grandchildren is something unexpected and sudden. And the time comes when the retirement plans stand back and the responsibility of nurturing a second family become a priority. Although it went unnoticed in most of the cases, the grandparent goes through a lot of mental stress and physical exertion. As a result, they get frustrated and find it challenging to cope up with the surrounding of the grandchildren that changes rapidly.
Raising grandchildren is not an easy task for the elderly as young kids require energy, attention, and constant care. However, there are many responsible grandparents taking care of small children daily without missing a beat. Some babysit kids while the parents go to work, while others live with the children to provide full-time care as the parents may live in another city or aren’t around due to a tragedy. When this happens, grandparents can be unexpectedly thrust into the position of primary caregiver. This can be overwhelming and create a new family dynamic in the home.
Struggling grandparents are encouraged to contact CCFSS for parenting support and behaviour management strategies. By enlisting support and developing effective parenting strategies early on, the transition process becomes easier for families who often find stability in challenging situations.
Other groups we support
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The Kariong/Somersby Rotary Club supports also supports variety of other very worthwhile community groups. 100% of all profits go to organisations such as the following :
Central Coast Riding for the Disabled Kariong Mountains High School NG School Kariong Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Australian Rotary Health Rotary Mental Health Shelter Box Prostrate Cancer Foundation Central Coast Children's Festival Central Coast Family Support Word on the waves Volunteer Rescue Association |
