October Spotlight: Fall Program Updates
HCC Families Embark on a Journey Aboard Tweetsie Railroad On September 30th, a total of 140 children and caregivers gathered at Tweetsie Railroad for a day full of fun! We could not thank the C.P. Abernethy Family enough for the opportunity for our families to come together on this day. They were able to ride […]
July Spotlight: Summer Program Updates
Eyes in the Wild: Backpacking, Hiking, and Camping This summer, the children and teens of High Country Caregivers will have the opportunity to participate in two overnight camping trips on Beech Mountain, one overnight backpacking adventure to Black Mountain, and an all-day hike in Mitchell County. Snakeroot Eco Tours’ Tal Galton will lead the trips. […]
October Spotlight: Fall Program Updates
Christmas Angel Program As years go on and more families enroll with High Country Caregivers, our Christmas Angel Program continues to grow. Last year, we were able to give 89 children a magical Christmas with loads of presents and stockings. This holiday season, we are serving over 150 children, and we need your help! Over […]
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Globally, grandparents often serve as surrogate parents for their grandchildren, usually in response to family crises and other sociopolitical issues (e.g., poverty, war, disease epidemics, and urban migration). Grandparents raising grandchildren are primarily responsible for all aspects of their grandchildren’s care. While some grandparents have a legal relationship to the grandchildren they are raising, many […]
Finding Help to Raise a Grandchild
Finding Help to Raise a Grandchild Are you a grandparent raising a grandchild? More than 2.4 million grandparents are doing the same thing you are. They stepped in at a moment’s notice when their families needed help. They put their own plans on hold. They decided to take care of their grandchildren when the parents […]