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HESSCO Elder Services is a non-profit social service agency which operates a number of community programs, including the federally funded Family Caregiver Support Program. HESSCO’s Family Caregiver Support Program is currently working on improving and expanding services for older adults raising grandchildren or other young relatives. If you are an older adult raising a grandchild or other young relative we ask that you complete the following survey to help us further develop local services.
1.How old are you?
2.How old are the children you are caring for? Check all that apply.
3.Prior to this survey, were you aware that the Family Caregiver Support Program can provide support and assistance to grandparents and other relatives raising children?
4.What resources do you feel you would most benefit from? Check all that apply for each.
Myself
Spouse
Grandchild/child
Financial Resources
Legal Services
Advocacy Programs
Child Care/Respite Options
Assistance with transportation
Support groups
Mental Health Support
Substance Abuse
5.Have you been able to access needed services in the past? Check all that apply.
Myself
Spouse
Grandchild/child
Yes
No
6.If applicable, which of the following organizations have provided you with resources in the past?
7.Which of the following would you most benefit from? Check all that apply.
8.If HESSCO were to offer a support group or informational session for grandparents and other relatives, what times would work best for you? Check all that apply.
9.If HESSCO were to offer a social event for children and their relatives, what times would work best for you and your family? Check all that apply.
School Year
Summer/School Vacation Weeks
Weekday morning
Weekday afternoon
Weekday evening
Weekend morning
Weekend afternoon
10.Would you be interested in attending a listening session on May 24, 2012, so that we can better understand how we can serve older adults raising children?
11.If yes, what time of day would be most convenient for you? Check all that apply.
12.If you are interested in attending the listening session on May 24th, or if you would like more information about our caregiver program, please provide your contact information below. (Optional)