Description
Grandparents widely consider spending time with their grandchildren one of the greatest benefits of growing older, according to a 2009 survey conducted by Pew Research Center. But, what happens when circumstances necessitate that grandparents become primary caregivers for their grandchildren? At a time when non-traditional families have become ubiquitous, the growing number of custodial grandparents and “skipped-generation families” are quietly impacting family dynamics, necessitating changes to long-standing public policies at both the federal and state level.
Details
Title
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Contributors
- Whitsett, Andrea (Author)
- Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher)
Date Created
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2011-06
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Identifier
- Identifier ValueASU 12.2:G 61/2
Note
- Includes bibliographical references.