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Board recognizes Healthy Grand Families program; partners describe services for grandparents and children
Summary
The board heard a presentation from Pam Hasselpiller on the Healthy Grand Families program, which she said has completed 'round 15' of sessions, serves roughly 150 grandparents (affecting over 200 children from attendees) and counts more than 350 served by one staff member; Community Care West Virginia described its partnership and services.
The Harrison County Board of Education heard a presentation recognizing the Healthy Grand Families program and its community partners.
Pam Hasselpiller told the board the program recently completed what she called 'round 15'—a set of 10-session cycles for grandparents—and said the program typically averages about 10 participants per session but reaches roughly 150 grandparents countywide, which Hasselpiller said represents more than 200 children affected by those grandparents. She added that one staff member’s recorded reach exceeded 350 grandparents (an additional figure the presenter said equates to approximately 600 children influenced), and she thanked volunteers, local businesses and partner agencies for their support.
Natalie (speaker 9) said she is with Community Care West Virginia and described the partnership: therapists and staff cover topics including trauma, stress and substance use and provide ongoing engagement with participating grandparents. Debbie Duarte, a recent program completer, told the board she values the volunteers and educational support the program provides.
Hasselpiller offered to provide the board with a list of sponsors and donors for publication on the district website; board members agreed staff should collect and post the sponsor information so community contributors are recognized.
Board members expressed appreciation for the collaborative project and noted the program’s reach into families across the county. The presentation was informational; no board action was required.
