GrandParents Hands & Children Charities (GPHCC) is a healing‑centered, intergenerational nonprofit that supports K–12 students through:

• Mentoring

• SEL and emotional wellness coaching

• Classroom support

• Attendance and engagement support

• Family and guardian partnership

• Community‑based prevention and resilience programs

We partner with universities to place trained, supported college students into schools to strengthen classrooms and help students thrive.

GPHCC offers multiple pathways for college students to serve in K–12 schools:

Classroom Support Roles  

• Small‑group instruction, reading/math support, behavior support, and teacher assistance.

Mentoring & SEL Coaching  

• One‑on‑one or small‑group mentoring using trauma‑informed, healing‑centered practices.

After‑School & Enrichment Programs  

• Homework help, clubs, leadership groups, and wellness activities.

Service-Learning & Practicum Placements  

• For education, psychology, social work, public health, and human services majors.

Internships & Workforce Development  

• Aligned with WIOA, peer support training, and community engagement pathways.

Research & Evaluation Projects  

• Universities may partner with us on attendance, SEL, or community‑based research.

All university students receive GPHCC’s signature training, which includes:

• Trauma‑informed and healing‑centered engagement

• SEL and emotional wellness strategies

• Classroom management basics

• Youth development and mentoring frameworks

• Cultural humility and guardian‑inclusive communication

• Safety, boundaries, and mandated reporter expectations

Schools may require:

• BCI/FBI background checks

• District onboarding

• FERPA and confidentiality training

GPHCC ensures students are prepared, supported, and school‑ready.

We offer flexible models depending on the university’s structure:

• 5–10 hours/week — service-learning or volunteer placements

• 10–20 hours/week — paid internships, work-study, or WIOA placements

• Semester or year-long — education majors or practicum students

• Short-term projects — research, capstones, or special initiatives

Schools prefer consistent weekly schedules to support classroom stability.

GPHCC uses a shared supervision model:

University Faculty/Staff  

• Academic oversight, reflection assignments, and evaluation.

School-Based Supervisors  

• Daily guidance, role clarity, and classroom expectations.

• GPHCC Program Team

  • Weekly check-ins

  • Skill-building workshops

  • SEL coaching

  • Attendance and performance tracking

  • Conflict resolution and support

This structure ensures students feel supported, safe, and successful.

Universities may choose from several models:

• Federal Work-Study

• Paid internships

• WIOA-supported placements

• Stipends

• Course credit

• Volunteer/service-learning hours

GPHCC works with each institution to build a model that fits their students and budget.

• Real-world experience for students

• Strengthened community engagement

• A pipeline into teaching, social work, and youth development careers

• Opportunities for research and evaluation

• A structured, healing-centered training model

• A partner that handles onboarding, supervision, and school coordination

• Positive public impact and visibility

• Additional trained adults in classrooms

• SEL and emotional wellness support

• Improved student engagement and attendance

• Relief for teachers facing burnout and staffing shortages

• Mentoring for students with behavioral or emotional needs

• Stronger family and guardian partnership

• A consistent, reliable support system

1. Introductory meeting

2. Agreement on roles, expectations, and placement types

3. Student recruitment and screening

4. GPHCC training and onboarding

5. Placement into K–12 schools

6. Ongoing supervision, communication, and evaluation

GPHCC manages the coordination between the university and the school, reducing administrative burden.

We offer:

• Hours logged

• Attendance and reliability reports

• Mentor/coach notes

• SEL and engagement indicators

• End-of-semester evaluations

• University-specific reporting templates

We protect student privacy and follow all FERPA guidelines.

Our safety framework includes:

• Background checks

• Mandated reporter training

• FERPA and confidentiality protocols

• Clear role boundaries

• School district policy alignment

• Guardian-inclusive communication standards

GPHCC maintains high standards of safety, transparency, and care.

Yes. GPHCC placements help universities:

• Build early interest in teaching

• Provide hands-on classroom experience

• Create a pipeline into student teaching

• Support paraprofessional-to-teacher pathways

• Strengthen recruitment for education and human services majors

GrandParents Hands & Children Charities 

University & Community Partnerships 

📧 robert@gph-charities.org 

📞 (937) 613-0487 

🌐 www.gph-charities.org