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San Antonio, Texas 78212
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The SAISD Grand Familia
Support Group

What is the SAISD Grand Familia Support Group?

SAISD in partnership with Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren have joined together to launch the SAISD Grand Familia!

The SAISD Grand Familia are support groups located along the 4 corners of the district that provide resource services to families who are caretakers of children as well as formal and informal placements with a special focus on grandparenting.

The support group will raise awareness of community resources, provide grandparenting and kinship education, program/social service agency awareness, and identify opportunities for families to network and build community. One on one case management services will be provided to individuals who are grandparents/kinship and need additional support to manage the complexities of systems.

SAISD Grand Familia Support Group Locations

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North - Arnold Elementary

Meeting every 1st Monday of the month

467 Freiling, San Antonio, TX 78213
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Arnold Parent Room D125

Meeting Date
October 7, 2024
November 4, 2024
December TBD, - Christmas Lunch-In (11:00 - 1:00)
January 13, 2025
February 3, 2025
March 3, 2025
April TBD, - Grand Familia Conference
May 5, 2025

Katanna Larralde


Position:
Family & Community Engagement Specialists

Campus Phone Number:
210-438-6530    Ext: 60128

West - JT Brackenridge Elementary

Meeting every 1st Wednesday of the month

1214 Guadalupe St, San Antonio, TX 78207
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
PTO Rom 1020

Date
October 2, 2024
November 6, 2024
December TBD - Christmas Lunch-In (11:00 - 1:00)
January 8, 2025
February 5, 2025
March 5, 2025
April TBD - Grand Familia Conference
May 7, 2025

Aricela Mendez


Position:
Family & Community Engagement Specialist

Campus Phone Number:
210-978-7950   Ext: 61008

South - Collins Garden Elementary

Meeting every 2nd Friday of the month

167 Harriman Place, San Antonio, TX 78204
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Parent Room

Date
October 4, 2024
November 8, 2024
December TBD - Christmas Lunch-In (11:00 - 1:00)
January 10, 2025
February 14, 2025
March 21, 2025
April TBD - Grand Familia Conference
May 9, 2025

Irene Ramirez


Position:
Family & Community Engagement Specialist

Campus Phone Number:
210-228-3310    Ext: 61630

East - Washington Elementary

Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month

1823 Nolan St., San Antonio, TX78202
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Parent Room

Date
October 17, 2024
November 21, 2024
December TBD - Christmas Lunch-In (11:00 - 1:00)
January 16, 2025
February 20, 2025
March 19, 2025
April TBD - Grand Familia Conference
May 15, 2025

Julia Losoya


Position:
Family & Community Engagement Specialist

Campus Phone Number:
210-738-9840  Ext: 67228

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SAISD Grand Familia Support Group Meeting Topics
  • Participants will gain an understanding of necessary campus technology that will be used throughout the school year.
  • The Holidays can be difficult!  Join TXGRG as we explore some helpful stress management techniques.
  • TXGRG wants to celebrate you this Holiday Season!  Join us for a free lunch and get to know some local grand families!
  • Let’s ring in 2024 with some simple tips on staying healthy as an older adult.
  • Different kids crave different kinds of attention and affection join TXGRG as we explore the 5 Love Languages for Kids. 
  • Navigating Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF can be difficult.  Come and learn how to access these helpful state benefits.
  • This is a free event for all grand families! Come ready to hear from area experts on topics that are most important to grandparent caregivers. Lunch will be provided.
  • Keep your grandkids safe online!  This presentation from Ransomed Life gives a brief overview of human sex trafficking, how gamers are lured into the dark world of exploitation, and how to report it.   

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Phone: (210) 554-2205 Email: familyengagement@saisd.net

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