In-Service Training – Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Your Community

The Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren will offer an overview on kinship families and the various caregiving dynamics we see in our communities and lead a discussion that will allow attendees to consider the diverse perspectives and needs of caregivers from the unique perspective of grandparents and other relatives. This training will also dive into the resources and supports available to assist you in better serving these community members!

Presented by: Colleen Pritoni, Director of The Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Learning Outcomes:
In this training, staff will be able to:
Recognize the prevalence of substance use disorder in older adults
Name two risk factors for the development of substance use disorder in older adults
Understand the differences in presentation of withdrawal in older adults
Explore evidence-based approaches for treatment in older adults with substance use disorder