Philly Families Connect
Weekly group sessions facilitated by a trauma-informed counselor, grandfamily centered caregiving workshops, resource referral, individual counseling, case management, and other family supports are provided to grandparents raising their grandchildren ages 0 to 18.
Program Contact
Arlene Segal
215-487-3000 ext. 11
asegal@connectedly.org
Case Management Contact
Kaiima Griffith
215-487-3000 ext. 25
kgriffith@connectedly.org
Grandparent Ambassadors
Relina Bonilla
Shakila Moten
2026 Impact
In their Connectedly group,
100%feel they belong to a group of people who understand and accept them.
100%feel comfortable asking for advice.
100%feel they are helping others and having an important impact in their lives.
Because of their Connectedly group,
92%report their parenting skills have improved.
100%have used resources provided by Connectedly.
Participant testimonials
“I love attending as many [Connectedly] groups as possible, because we share valuable information and ideas to help our grandchildren achieve their best abilities. The grandparents are awesome, our group leader Arlene is wonderful (we all love her), and the guest speakers are very knowledgeable. The best support group ever.”
“My experience attending Connectedly is extremely rewarding. I have experienced a feeling of being a part of a strong ‘sisterhood group’. I feel like the group members and staff are now ‘My Family’. I admire the positivity and resilience that Connectedly gives the group members.”