Support Groups
Support Groups for Grandparents & Relatives Raising Children with Disabilities
Welcome to Project GRANDD (Grandparents and others Raising And Nurturing Dependents with Disabilities) – a supportive community dedicated to caregivers who step up selflessly. At ISDD, we understand the challenges and joys of raising children outside the foster care system, and we're here to provide guidance, encouragement, and a network of support.
Why Join Our Support Groups?
Our virtual and in-person support groups provide a safe space to share experiences, access expert guidance, and connect with a caring community of grandparents and other relative caregivers. We offer engaging workshops, opportunities to celebrate milestones, and a network of support that builds lifelong connections.
Virtual or In-Person - Choose What Works for You
Attend our support groups in the format that fits your lifestyle. Join virtually from the comfort of home or meet in person for a chance to connect face-to-face. See the sidebar for support group locations, times, and dates.
Support for Kids and Teens
We offer in-person support groups specifically for children and teen (Family Support Group), helping them connect with peers who share similar experiences. Kids teen support groups meet in the evenings in-person.
Childcare Services
For in-person evening meetings , we provide childcare for children under 8 years old, so you can focus on support and connection while your little ones are cared for.
Meals and Refreshments
Refreshments are served at all sessions, with a light dinner served at evening meetings to create comradery and enhance fellowship.
Transportation Assistance
We want to remove barriers to participation. A $5.00 transportation stipend is available to help cover travel costs.
If you're ready to connect with a supportive network of grandparents and other relative kinship caregivers, register today! Call 470-310-3458 or email shantellt@isdd-home.org to register to attend your first group. You can also RSVP online using the right sidebar to join the group you'd like to attend.
2025 Support Groups
Connect with Project GRANDD and discover you are not alone. Support groups meetings are for adults and children.
Registration required
Call: 470-310-3458
or email:
Check latest newsletter for up-to-date support group information
IN PERSON GROUPS
Registration required
DeKalb County - Adult Group
2nd Tuesday
10:30am - 12:30pm
DeKalb Library Covington Branch
3500 Covington Hwy
Decatur, GA
or call: 470-310-3458
Fulton County - Family Group
3rd Tuesday
6pm - 8:00pm
Fulton Library Metropolitan Branch
1332 Metropolitan Pkwy SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Separate groups for children & teens
Childcare for under 8 years
Dinner provided
or call: 470-310-3458
DeKalb County - Family Group
4th Tuesday
6pm - 8:00pm
New Life Community Alliance
3592 Flat Shoals Road
Decatur, GA
Separate groups for children & teens
Childcare for under 8 years
Dinner provided
or call: 470-310-3458
Rockdale County - Adult Group
3rd Monday
9:00 am - 11: 00 am
Olivia Haydel Senior Center
1240 Dogwood Dr.
Conyers, GA
or call: 470-310-3458