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More Parents Finding the Job is Not Over
Abstract:For generations, grandparents have helped raise children. These days, grandparents face many issues and challenges.
Last Reviewed: Monday, January 05, 2009 -
Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren Resource Guide
Abstract:Grandparents may find themselves as the primary caregiver for one or more grandchildren. This booklet will help you find services available to help you get the assistance you need.
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 -
Finding Help to Raise a Grandchild
Abstract:This article talks about many issues facing Grandparents raising Grandchildren-including legal and financial matters.
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 -
Grandparents Rearing Grandchildren: Rights and Responsibilities
Abstract:Grandparents who have taken over the responsibility of raising their grandchildren need to be aware of all of the issues -- from legal and financial to educational and health care. This detailed article provides the information grandparents need to know, a review of issues grandparents may be dealing with, and links to key resources.
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 -
Raising Grandchildren? Take Care of Yourself Too!
Abstract:A growing number of grandparents are taking over the role of parents for their grandchildren. While the benefits for both the grandchildren and the grandparents can be enormous, the stresses and logistics can be difficult to deal with. Read about how to relieve stress and cope with the role of grandparent as "parent."
Last Reviewed: Saturday, January 05, 2008
Related Links
- AARP Grandparent Resource Center: Raising Your Grandchild - http://www.aarp.org/families/grandparents/raising_grandchild/ Save Link
- Brookdale Foundation - http://www.brookdalefoundation.org Save Link
- Full Circle Of Care - http://www.fullcirclecare.org/grandparents/welcome.html Save Link
- Grandparenting Today - http://www.uwex.edu/ces/flp/grandparent/ Save Link
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Realizing You're Not Alone - http://www.raisingyourgrandchildren.com Save Link
- Grandsplace: For Grandparents and Special Others Parenting Children - http://www.grandsplace.org Save Link
- Help for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: AARP GrandCare Support Locator - http://www.giclocalsupport.org/pages/search_form.cfm Save Link
- KINship Information Network - http://www.kinsupport.org Save Link
- National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights - http://www.grandparentsforchildren.org/ Save Link
- Virginia Department of Social Services: Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program - http://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/ssf/index.html Save Link

