Grandparent Autism Network

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How to Volunteer

Our network is growing and we are proud that we are an all volunteer non-profit organization. Please participate in our efforts to increase understanding, advocacy and social opportunities for grandparents and grandchildren.

If you click on the blue links below, you will receive more information about how you can help in these areas.

Education Help us facilitate programs to increase understanding about autism and the medical, educational, legal and social issues that impact families.
Advocacy Increase awareness and support for autism through educational outreach to schools, the community and/or government. Identify autism resources and encourage job opportunities.
Social Events Assist with events and volunteer at Socials for Adults with Autism & Their Caregivers
Activities with Grandchildren Plan and participate in activities and group entertainment to share with our grandchildren.
Grants and Foundations Identify funding sources to increase support for our GAN programs.
Community Outreach Research potential resources, contact organizations for grandparent referrals and increase GAN’s visibility on a local and national basis.
Public Relations Assist in preparing and distributing brochures, flyers, press releases and articles. Help to identify and access social media resources.
Site Leaders Help to identify cost-free meeting sites throughout Orange County.
Communications Assist in editing eNewsletters to grandparents.
Website Update our GAN and FAN websites with new resources for families.

Upcoming Events

Mar 26
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

OCASG Teen Support Group with Dr. Alex Gantman

Mar 27
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

OCASG New Member Orientation

Mar 27
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

OCASG Virtual Support Group Meeting

Mar 30
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Self-Determination Program

Apr 13
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Preparing for “The Talk”: Ways to Get Ready to Talk About Sexuality, Relationships, and Identity

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More Announcements

Spring 2023 Newsletter

Posted: March 8, 2023

Begin Now to Prepare for Easter and Passover If you are hosting family gatherings for the holiday, you can plan ahead to ensure all of your guests will feel welcome […]

Webinar: Grandparents of Children on the Autism Spectrum

Posted: January 30, 2023

Their Own Role, Their Own Challenges In this recorded webinar, Connie Anderson, Ph.D., explores what we know about the experiences of grandparents of children with ASD and their importance in […]

A Grandparent’s Guide to Autism

Posted: January 30, 2023

This Tool Kit is specially designed for grandparents of children who have been diagnosed with autism. This Tool Kit will help you to: Learn about autism and its impact on […]

Contact Us

Grandparent Autism Network
360 E. First Street #202
Tustin, CA 92780-3211
Tel: 714.573.1500
E: info@ganinfo.org

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