The drug epidemic is leaving kids without parents able to take care of them. On this Hometown Alaska, we'll meet some of the people who are trying to help--grandparents who are raising families. Substance abuse, drugs and alcohol, tears apart Alaska families, but families can be resilient, too. Join us with your questions as we talk about supporting grandparents who raising kids.
HOST: Charles Wohlforth
GUESTS:
- David Carey II, Volunteers of America Grandfamilies Program
- Rozann Kimpton, great-grandparent
LINKS:
- Support for grandparents raising grandchildren from Volunteers of America
- Charles' article on this topic in the Alaska Dispatch News
PARTICIPATE:
- Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (2:00 – 3:00pm)
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- Post your comment or question below
LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, November 8, 2017, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Alaska time)
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, November 8, 2017, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Alaska time)
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