Our Mission
2nd Time Parenting - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is dedicated to providing resources, guidance, and community support to grandparents who are stepping into the role of primary caregiver for their grandchildren. Our goal is to empower grandparents with the tools and resources they need to successfully navigate this unexpected journey.
Why We Exist
Raising grandchildren can come with unique challenges, from financial strains to legal issues and a lack of community resources. At 2nd Time Parenting, we offer a network of support to ensure that grandparents have the help they need, as well as a platform to share their experiences with others facing similar situations.
About The Founder: CeCe Vance
A Grandmother’s Journey of Strength, Purpose, and Empowerment
CeCe Vance is the founder of 2nd Time Parenting - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and a dedicated motivational speaker empowering grandparents raising grandchildren. Her journey into grandparenting began unexpectedly when she became the primary caregiver for her 6-week-old grandson. After receiving a call to pick him up from the courthouse, CeCe quickly had to adjust to the emotional and logistical demands of caring for a newborn.
As she navigated the challenges of second-time parenting, CeCe recognized the absence of resources and community support for grandparents in her position. This realization drove her to create 2nd Time Parenting, a platform committed to offering guidance, resources, and encouragement to grandparents raising grandchildren.
Now, as a motivational speaker, CeCe sharing her story empowering grandparents to embrace their roles with confidence, strength, and purpose. Through her work, she continues to uplift families, showing that with support, resilience, and faith, grandparents can create a thriving future for themselves and their grandchildren.
CeCe Vance: Grandparenting with Purpose is more than a tagline—it’s her personal journey, and it’s the heart of everything she does at 2nd Time Parenting.
"I do for the children!"...CeCe
At 2nd Time Parenting - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, our dedicated team and volunteers are the heart and soul of our mission. With a shared passion for supporting grandparents raising grandchildren, we bring together a diverse group of professionals and community members who offer their time, expertise, and compassion. Each team member and volunteer plays a crucial role in providing referrals, resources, and support, ensuring that every grandparent has the tools they need to thrive. Together, we create a network of care and understanding, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of families in need.
Emotional Support
Advocating for Your Grandchild
Advocating for Your Grandchild
2nd Time Parenting offers referrals to emotional support services for grandparents and grandchildren dealing with the loss of a parent. We connect you to counseling, support groups, and resources designed to help both you and your grandchild navigate grief and find pathways to healing.
Advocating for Your Grandchild
Advocating for Your Grandchild
Advocating for Your Grandchild
Empower Your Voice
2nd Time Parenting offers referrals to resources that help you advocate effectively for your grandchild’s needs. Access support for navigating educational, legal, and healthcare systems to ensure your grandchild receives the care and opportunities they deserve.
Financial Referral
Advocating for Your Grandchild
Grandparent Support Network
Guiding You to the Help You Need
Navigating financial challenges can be tough. 2nd Time Parenting offers referrals to local programs and resources to assist with housing, food, clothing, and more. We connect you with the right organizations to ease your financial burden.
Grandparent Support Network
Legal Guidance & Assistance
Grandparent Support Network
Our Grandparent Support Network connects grandparents with others going through similar experiences. Through our peer support groups, you’ll find a space to share your story, exchange tips, and gain encouragement from a compassionate community that truly understands.
Educational Workshops
Legal Guidance & Assistance
Legal Guidance & Assistance
Access Valuable Learning Opportunities
2nd Time Parenting provides referrals to educational workshops designed to support grandparents. Find sessions on parenting techniques, financial management, and more to enhance your skills and support your family with confidence.
Legal Guidance & Assistance
Legal Guidance & Assistance
Legal Guidance & Assistance
Navigate Legal Challenges with Confidence
2nd Time Parenting provides referrals to legal resources and assistance for grandparents. Find support for guardianship, custody, and other legal matters to ensure you have the guidance needed to navigate the legal aspects of raising your grandchild.
Essential Support for Families
Welcome to Kits 4 Kiddos, a program of 2nd Time Parenting a non-profit dedicated to providing crucial support to grandparents raising their grandchildren.
Our mission is to offer practical assistance and comfort during times of need.
Kits 4 Kiddos delivers two types of emergency kits, each designed to address the immediate needs of children:
- Diaper Bags: These bags are filled with brand-new essentials for infants, including diapers, baby wipes, onesies, booties, and other crucial supplies to ensure comfort and convenience.
- Backpacks: These backpacks are stocked with new necessities for older children, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, pajamas, socks, shampoo, and brushes and combs.
Each kit includes a resource list to help navigate support services and community resources available for further assistance. All items are brand-new to ensure the highest quality and hygiene.
Get Involved
To learn more about how you can support our efforts or to get involved, Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of grandparents and their grandchildren.
