Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Motueka support group co-ordinator Rankeilor Arnott chats with Top of the South Community Foundation executive officer Gavin Larsen. "Sometimes, it's hard for [these] grandparents to reach out; they're scared of the stigma," said a member of the Motueka support group of the charitable trust Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. “It’s a complete change of life,” added Motueka support group co-ordinator Rankeilor Arnott. READ MORE:* Growing link between meth and family harm prompts new support* School thanks Motueka Community Store for karate funding* Grandparents raising grandchildren seek supportBRADEN FASTIER/Stuff Rankeilor Arnott says the Motueka support group has 12 members, raising about 23 grandchildren between them. “It’s huge, it makes a lot of difference,” the member said of the Motueka support group.

Source: Stuff September 15, 2020 02:26 UTC