KinCare Video Series
- BCDAC, Inc. Programs & Initiatives
BCDAC, Inc. Board Member Fred Harran provides a brief description of programming offered through Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc. - BCARES Family Connect
Grandparent Lisa Bumm describes how she sought - and found - needed support through BCARES Family Connect. The goal of BCARES Family Connect is to support families and loved ones of those suffering with substance use disorders by sharing their lived experiences and connecting them to resources to help in their journey. - Finances and Accessing Services
Beth Jester from Bucks County Grandfamilies Support Group shares tips, resources and insights learned through her experience of raising her grandchildren. - Trauma Therapy & Counseling
Beth Jester from Bucks County Grandfamilies Support Group shares tips, resources and insights learned through her experience of raising her grandchildren. - Student Assistance Program (SAP)
This animation, created by Melissa Groden at The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc., describes the Student Assistance Program (SAP) process in Bucks County. SAP is a program intended to help support students who are experiencing barriers to learning in four domains: academics, attendance, health and behaviors. - Overview of Grandparents' Rights in Family Court
Jennifer Pierce, Managing Attorney for Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, provides a brief overview of grandparent’s rights in family court, including the differences between physical and legal custody and how they apply to those living in grandfamily relationships. - Answering Difficult Questions
Dr. Deborah Van Aken, PhD, provides advice on handling difficult conversations that can occur between caregiver, grandparent and the children in their charge. - Tips for Bucks County KinCare Families
BCDAC, Inc. Board Member Dr. Brenda Foley, MD, provides useful tips about food programs and health insurance to those living in grandfamily relationships. - More Tips for Bucks County KinCare Families
Kaitlin Murphy Foundation President and BCDAC, Inc. Board Member Annemarie Murphy provides tips about custody issues and seeking support for those living in grandfamily relationships. - Respite
Beth Jester from Bucks County Grandfamilies Support Group shares tips, resources and insights learned through her experience of raising her grandchildren. - Finding Inexpensive Recreational Activities
BCDAC, Inc. Prevention Specialist Donna Foisy provides tips for those living in grandfamily relationships. - How to Calm Your Angry
Presented by Melissa Groden from The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. during the Grandfamily Event on May 22, 2021.Anger Catcher
- Recognizing Anger & How to Help it Stop
This animation, created by Melissa Groden at The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc., shows youth how to recognize anger in themselves and suggests healthy ways to relieve it. - Managing Anger As We Raise Young Children
Presented by Dr. Deborah Van Aken, PhD, during the Grandfamily Event on May 22, 2021 - Managing Anger in Young Children
Dr. Deborah Van Aken, PhD, describes how to help young people manage their feelings of anger. - Managing Anger in Teens
Dr. Deborah Van Aken, PhD, provides advice to grandfamilies raising teens on how to manage their anger. - Take a Moment to Breathe Together Yoga Class
Presented by Sandy Gatto from the YMCA of Bucks County during the Grandfamily Event on May 22, 2021