Annie Hepburn, Director of the Alpena Senior Citizens Council, discusses the Region 9 Kinship Program that provides monies - up to $600/year (in two $300 grants) per/child to assist grandparents (or other relatives) raising a grandchild.   The program and application process can be accessed by contacting the local senior center aka Council or Commission on Aging.   The Kinship Program provides funds for clothing, activities (sports, music, field trips and more) that a grandparent/relative might not otherwise be able to provide for a child 18 or younger.