Testimonials and Photos

Faces of GRANDcares

Site 1: Larimer County

GRANDcares group photo — Fall 2016 Cohort

“It makes you feel like there is hope out there.”
-Deb Kilde, Larimer County, CO, Fall 2016 class

“I have learned that others have/had the same thoughts and feelings, the importance of taking care of me for myself and my grandchildren, and the importance of not isolating myself.”
-Anonymous, Larimer County, CO, Fall 2016 class

“Everything has changed for the better since taking this class.”
-Anonymous, Larimer County, 6th Month Reunion

Larimer Cohort Spring 2017 — Second Spring 2017 Cohort

“I learned that you’re not alone. Keep your glass half-full. Use the tools. Say no. Take care of yourself.”
-Anonymous, Larimer County, CO, Early Spring 2017 class

“This has been a great class and I would highly recommend it to other grandparents raising grandkids. Class discussions and sharing with others helped me realize I am not alone and can learn from other grandparents. The amount of resources available was extremely beneficial to look for help when we face difficult times in raising our grandkids.”
-Bill Greene, Larimer County, CO, Early Spring 2017 class

“I appreciated this experience and the people in it very much! So good to hear other grandparents’ stories! Thank you!”
-Claudia Romero, Larimer County, CO, Early Spring 2017 class

“Great class! I enjoyed interacting with other grandparents raising grandchildren and got many good tips and resources.”
-Anonymous, Larimer County, CO, Late Spring 2017 class

“…how much it has helped in addition to other training on how to care for myself and my grandchild.” Gail Engel, Larimer County, CO, Fall 2016 class”
-Anonymous, Larimer County, CO, Late Spring 2017 class

“I learned how to focus more on the positive side of raising my grandkids.”
-Shelly Pyle, Larimer County, Fall 2017 class

Larimer Cohort 2018 — Spring 2018 Cohort

“The instructors were very caring, respectful and considerate of our feelings, time and what we had to say–and very informative class.”
-Ken Young, Larimer County, Spring 2018 class

GRANDcares two adults and one child pose for a photo standing in front of a table with a puzzle — Spring 2018 GRANDcares Youth Club

Site 2: Adams County

Adams Cohort Spring 2017 — Spring 2017 Cohort

“Stay strong, self-care, be strong! We/you are not alone.”
-Charmaine Montez., Adams County, Spring 2017 class

“I look forward to all these sessions. To me it’s time for myself. I love all the resources given to me. I share all I have learned at this workshop. Everyone was very nice to each other and shared beneficial info. I recommend this to all who care for others.”
-Frances Solis, Adams County, Spring 2017 class

Site 3: Maui County

Two grandparents pose for a photograph — Hawaii Participants

Grandparent and grandchild pose for a photograph — Hawaii Participants

Three generations of family members at Hawaii game night — Cohort 2-Participants at Grandfamily Game Night

Room with kids and adults sitting at tables drawing on paper with an illustration of a sun projecting on the screen at the front of the room — Grandparent Event

Children and adults sitting at tables drawing - in the forefront a small child holds up their drawing — Grandparent Event

“One of the things we talked about in all the different classes was taking care of ourselves. If we’re not healthy, we can’t take care of the grandchildren. So we have to relax first, if we’re stressed or excited about things, the kids are going to be the same way. They are a reflection of us.”
-Papa, upcountry Maui, Hawai’i

“I came into the program not know what to expect, but the program gave me a different outlook on life, on myself, and taking care of my grandchildren. One thing I do now, is make sure I praise my grandchild more, because she needs to hear those things from me too.”
-Tutu, Central Maui, Hawai’i

“It really is not easy to raise a grandbaby at our age. And you know they’re growing up with all kinds of new stuff. Going to the workshop and getting little pieces here and there, you’re going to need to use those tools sometimes.”
-Tutu, upcountry Maui, Hawai’i

Site 4: Hawaii County

Adults sitting at a table discussing — Powerful Tools for Caregiver – Grandfamilies class

Adults sitting at a table — Powerful Tools for Caregiver – Grandfamilies class

“What this could take our family to…. its unlimited!”
-Anonymous, Hawai’i County, Cohort 1

“Now that I have my grandchild full time…our communication in my everyday life with my family has been a struggle. The communication methods we have been taught in this course have really been like a light bulb for me. I have seen it really effect my family’s communication and dynamic in a positive way.”
-Anonymous, Hawai’i County, Cohort 1