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.

Connectedly’s Outreach Engagement Specialist gives a high five to a young girl seated at a table with drawing supplies.

Program Contact
Arlene Segal
215-487-3000 ext. 11
asegal@connectedly.org

Case Management Contact
Kaiima Griffith
215-821-6507
kgriffith@connectedly.org

2024 Impact

In their Connectedly group,

92%feel they are helping others and having an important impact in their lives.

93% feel they get help with their problems.

100%have learned about resources they later used.

Because of their Connectedly group,

86%report their parenting skills have improved.

93%feel confident in their ability to help their grandchild grow and develop.

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.”