I have railed for years that most “charities” aren’t anymore – they no longer canvas their friends or the public for funds in which to turn around and help others in need but Step Up Parents is not one of those.
Grandparents
GrandFamilies Study Commission: Third Meeting
Yesterday was third meeting of the SB131 Grandfamilies Committee – its purpose is to study the needs of Grandparents who are finding themselves, due to circumstances beyond their control, having to care for young ones again. As readers know, TMEW and I are in this circumstance and are raising our Grandson. There are many, MANY … Read more
Grandfamilies Study Commission: Second Meeting
Interesting meeting with an interesting mix of people and organizations (see my previous post here for the mandated list). It was clear that even while I was the appointee from the Department of Education via Commissioner Frank Edelblut, there were three grandparents on the committee.
I’ve just been appointed to the SB131 commission to study grandfamilies in New Hampshire
This was unexpected! I just received this email: From: “Adams, Angela” <Angela.Adams@doe.nh.gov> To: “‘SenateClerkOffice@leg.state.nh.us’” <SenateClerkOffice@leg.state.nh.us> Cc: “‘Skip’” <Skip@granitegrok.com>; “Adams, Angela” <Angela.Adams@doe.nh.gov> Sent: 10/7/2019 1:08:04 PM Subject: Commissioner Edelblut’s designee ~ SB 131, CH 197:1, reestablishing a commission to study grandfamilies in NH Good afternoon, Commissioner Edelblut has selected David “Skip” Murphy to be his designee … Read more
Do You Know Your Legal Rights When Going Through a Contested Divorce?
It goes without saying that divorce is rarely easy on anyone involved, but it can be especially difficult when the divorce is contested. No one knows for certain what the outcome will be, and if there are children involved, it becomes that much more difficult. Each state has its own laws regarding divorce, but most … Read more