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 […]
Second Annual Coaches’ Golf Tournament was an Overwhelming Success
The second annual two-day Coaches’ Invitational Golf Tournament and Dinner was held on May 8 and 9, 2023. The star-studded events were hosted by Coach Jerry Moore, raising over $110,000 in proceeds. These proceeds will support High Country Caregivers programs and services dedicated to families navigating kinship care. We could not have done it without […]
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 […]
Coaches’ Invitational Nets Hole-In-One
On May 26th, the fog and misty rain rolled in and gave the inaugural Coaches’ Invitational Golf Tournament a hazard that every player endured quite well. Despite the weather, High Country Caregivers netted over $40,000 in the event this year. The proceeds will be used to support children being raised by their grandparents and other […]
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 […]
Steps to Less Stress
Make a list. Think of the things that cause you the most stress. Write them down, along with the level of stress they cause (off the charts versus a great deal) and how they affect you (keep you awake at night, make you feel shaky inside, etc.) Take control. Decide which things on your list […]
Steps to Healthy Living for Caring Grandparents
The best way to take care of your grandchildren is to take care of yourself. It’s not hard, really. It means eating right, staying active, reducing stress, and seeing a doctor at least once a year. Take these simple steps-now- and you’ll soon find it easier to keep up with your energetic grandchildren. Step #1: […]
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 […]