For grandparents raising grandchildren in Carbon County, financial help is available.

Last week during the Carbon County Collaborative meeting, Susan Zeigler, director of Carbon County Area Agency on Aging, reminded residents that the agency has a reimbursement program available for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

“It goes on a sliding fee scale depending on the income of the family,” she said.

Reimbursable items could be school clothing, seasonal clothing and after-school activities, to name a few.

“We sit down with the grandparents and determine what their needs are,” Zeigler said.

Seniors age 60 and older may learn more about this assistance by calling the Area Agency on Aging at 610-824-7830 or emailing ccaging2@ptd.net.

In a related matter, Behavioral Health Associates in Lehighton hosts a grandparents raising grandchildren support group.

For more information on the group, call Terry Berger, clinical director, at 610-379-9304.

Additional resources are available at Grandparents Raising Grandchildren NEPA’s website at https://grgnepa.org/resources/support-groups/