Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

A Grandparent's Guide for Family Nurturing and Safety

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Description:

Covers child safety issues for all grandparents, including custodial


American Academy of Pediatrics

Description:

Website includes consumer information about childproofing, immunizations, low-cost health insurance and child health topics.


ARCH National Respite Network

Description:

Information about temporary relief for caregivers and families who are caring for those with disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses, and the elderly; site includes National Respite Locator Service


Generations United

Description:

National membership organization focused solely on improving the lives of children, youth, and older people through intergenerational strategies, programs, and public policies.


Grandparenting Center

Source: AARP

Description:

Information and resources for grandparents, including those who are raising their grandchildren.


Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Source: Office of Citizen Services and Communications

Description:

Large collection of contact information from Firstgov.gov, the U.S. government's official web portal


In the Middle: a Report on Multicultural Boomers Coping with Family and Aging Issues

Source: AARP

Description:

Discussion of "The Sandwich Generation"--those who are simultaneously providing care for children and older loved ones.


Kinship Care/Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Source: Administration for Children and Families

Description:

Resources from the Child Welfare Information Gateway of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services


National Family Caregiver Support Program

Source: U.S. Administration on Aging

Description:

Website includes a wide variety of resources for family caregivers and professionals in the caregiver support field; includes factsheet with information about family caregiver programs for each state


Social Security Benefits for Grandchildren

Source: Social Security Administration

Description:

Information concerning situations where grandchildren may qualify for Social Security benefits


Spotlight on African American Grandparents

Source: MetLife Mature Market Institute

Description:

Information on cultural hallmarks and underlying universal values that grandparents seek to share with their adult children as well as their grandchildren.


State and Area Agencies on Aging

Source: National Association of State Units on Aging

Description:

Links to State and Area Agencies on Aging in all 50 states; most include comprehensive list of local resources for seniors.