Grandparents and Kin Raising Children Lake County, 501(c)(3) NFP (GKRCLC)
” Helping to Make Families Strong “
Grandparents and Kin Raising Children Lake County, 501(c)(3) NFP (GKRCLC)
” Helping to Make Families Strong “
About Us
Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
Grandparents and Kin Raising Children- Lake County is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our focus is dedicated to the growth and development of our children and to reduce caregiver stress. Caregivers often need immediate support as they deal with a variety of issues. Grandparent and Kin Raising Children understands the day to day struggles and are dedicated to providing families with the support needed to ensure a healthy, happy, and nurturing lifestyle where children can grow, thrive, and feel loved.
Mission
Who We Are
Who We Are
Our Mission is to assist in the successful development of children being raised by grandparents or other relatives by providing developmental support, advocacy and resources bridging in the pursuit of a healthy society and strong communities for all children and families.
Goals
Who We Are
Objectives
To reach every grandparent and relative caregiver raising children and help educate our children about positive life choices. Ongoing benefits of the GKRCLC support group includes the reduction in caregiver stress and enhances healthy caregiver/child relationship.
Objectives
Community Awareness
Objectives
Our objective is to ensure that every child affiliated with our organization develops a solid sense of self-worth and pride. We encourage the influence of a diversity of cultures so that children will gain an awareness
of the world around them, and
they will have the tools needed to succeed.
Community Awareness
Community Awareness
Community Awareness
To increase awareness in our community of the large number of grandparents and other relatives who have accepted the challenge of raising a child when a parent becomes unable to do so. Creating awareness in our community is also important so these children are able to grow and prosper in a kinship home with family members, rather than state-funded or privately-funded foster homes.
Support
Community Awareness
Community Awareness
Fundraising is an essential part of offering our community the support and assistance necessary in raising a child, Please consider donating to help families in our community continue to thrive and achieve their goals.
Our Programs
Support Groups
Family and Cultural Activities
Family and Cultural Activities
Support group for adults that offer a social network of grandparents and relatives and monthly guest speaker.
Family and Cultural Activities
Family and Cultural Activities
Family and Cultural Activities
Fun Family Activities to strengthen family bonds and provide educational and entertaining. Cultural Activities is preparing individual for real life and strengthening their personal skills
Back-to-School Supplies Program
Back-to-School Supplies Program
Back-to-School Supplies Program
Back-to-School Supplies Program is dedicated to providing those in need of school supplies with the tools necessary to be successful in the classroom.
Request For Assistance Form
Request For Assistance Form
Request For Assistance Form
If you are Requesting assistance from GKRCLC, Please call the DCFS Hotline
1-800-252-2873 for the Extended Family Support Program. for other agency please complete the request form
Ways To Donate
Business Support
You can recruit business partners for Grandparent and Kins Raising Children Lake County, NFP. Some Businesses are monthly donors, while other give through sponsoring our fundraising events.
Matching Gifts: if your employer has matching gift program
Individual Donations
Credit card through our website or by checks: Make check payable to Grandparents and Kin Raising Children Lake County (GKRCLC) and mail to: 33. North County St, Suite 403-C Waukegan, Illinois 60085. All donations are tax deductible.
In-Kind Gifts
We always need donations to help our Families.
School Supplies
Back Packs
Gift Cards
Movie & Sporting Event Tickets
Sponsoring one of our annual events
Holiday Support
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Our Supporters
