Grandparents supporting grandparents, caregivers, children, families, and the Paterson community.
Grandparents As Parents Alliance, Inc. is a nonprofit, multi-services information organization that supports grandparents and relative caregivers as they raise and care for children.
GAPA brings together grandparents, seniors, military veterans, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, families, and community members who understand the responsibilities and challenges that can arise when grandparents become parents again.
GAPA strengthens grandparents, relative caregivers, children, families, and the community through support, practical information, education, and resource connections.
To empower, support, and educate grandparents and relative caregivers as they raise, care for, and strengthen the lives of children and families.
To provide encouragement, practical information, educational opportunities, community connections, referrals, and family-centered resource guidance.
To respect caregivers, strengthen families, share useful information, encourage community participation, and connect people with dependable sources of support.
GAPA supports grandparents, relative caregivers, children, families, and community members through information, education, encouragement, activities, and connections to useful resources.
Grandparents who have taken on parenting and caregiving responsibilities can connect with practical information, education, encouragement, and community support.
Relative caregivers can access information, educational opportunities, and resource connections that support children and help strengthen family stability.
GAPA promotes family health, wellness, learning, and positive activities that help children and caregivers remain connected, informed, and supported.
Seniors, military veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other community members can participate in GAPA meetings, activities, and resource-sharing opportunities.
GAPA provides practical support through education, wellness information, community participation, and connections to useful family resources.
Practical information and learning opportunities for grandparents and relative caregivers.
Information that encourages healthy families, informed caregivers, and positive daily living.
Opportunities for caregivers, families, seniors, and community members to meet and participate.
Guidance toward community services, useful information, referrals, and family resources.
