Grand Family Coalition is a non-profit network of Grandparent and other kin raising kin. Grandfamilies or kinship families are families in which children reside with and are being raised by grandparents, other related family members, or adults with whom they have a close family-like relationship, such as a God parent and the biological parent is not in the home.
To build a community of support around grandparents, other relatives raising kin, and the children in their care by creating a place where grandfamilies and services connect. In doing so, we bring awareness to our community concerning the needs of grandfamilies.
That Grandfamilies are regarded as a fundamental and vital part of our community so that the children grow up in a safe, loving, and familiar home.
To provide programs, social activities, and a collaborative of community resources, encouraging a community of grandfamilies that promotes positive thinking and emotional wellbeing.
Grand Family Coalition, Inc is a non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) status.
Your donations are tax-deductible under the Internal Revenue Service tax code.
GFC has a variety of programs to support grandfamilies in their journey. Social emotional supports to maintain mental health and healing from trauma. Our activities are meant to bring families together to enjoy family time and connect with other families in similar situations. We provide activities that nurture children’s desires to learn.
We know that resources can be hard to come by. We try to provide the most useful tools to help you through your journey. Here you can find links to valuable information to help navigate the many obstacles. The library contains legal references, suggested reading and other useful information.
Our grandfamilies enjoy participating in activities with their families and being a part of our community that truly understands the problems they face every day. See how you can become involved in supporting these families!
Our mission to create a place where kinship families and services connect is made possible with the financial support of foundations, corporations, community organizations and donors.
In memory of Becky Seville, Co-Founder GFC – 1954 to 2017
The many private donors and Grand Members support
Betta Gumbo
Valery Bryce
El Pomar Foundation
Fort Collins Interfaith Council
Fort Collins Lyons Club
Guber Family Giving Fund
Virginia W. Hill Charitable Foundation
Knights of Columbus – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Runza
Thrivent Investors
Help Colorado Now COVID-19 Response
Northern Colorado COVID-19 Response