ISDD COVID-19 RESPONSE:
We continue to provide services and support during this uncertain time. To ensure the safety of our staff and clients, we are following guidelines and precautions as recommended by the CDC.
Creating healthier outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
Press Releases
06/10/2021
Metro Atlanta's largest kinship program wins national award
Innovative Solutions for Disadvantage and Disability (ISDD)—Project GRANDD is honored to receive the 2021 Brookdale Foundation Grandfamilies Award for outstanding contributions to the field of grandparents and other relatives raising children. The award, part of Generations United’s...
04/17/2020
COVID-19 hits vulnerable seniors raising grandchildren
The “Hidden Foster Care System” of grandparents caring for children is an overlooked population which is at extremely high risk during the Covid-19 pandemic. The age and underlying health conditions of these caregivers along with their poverty, food insecurity and proximity to children...
02/14/2019
Fire destroys ISDD's offices
It was an ordinary Thursday afternoon around 4:15 pm when ISDD's Executive Director, Rainie Jueschke, noticed a faint electrical burning odor. Finding no source in the office, she investigated outside and was shocked to discover fire trucks and smoke coming from the second floor of the adjoining building. Moments later staff were instructed to vacate our building.