Building Resilient Families | Mindset Matters Mindfulness Matters ByGrandfamily Network August 12, 2024September 6, 2024 Kindness Counts Perform a random act of kindness today, such as complimenting someone or helping a neighbor. Say this affirmation out loud: “Acts of kindness uplift my spirit and those around me.” ©2024 Fragile Families NETWORK
Did you know Deportation: The Role of Grandfamilies in Supporting Immigrant Children ByGrandfamily Network July 5, 2024September 6, 2024 The issue of deportation has increasingly affected families across the United States, bringing to light the complex and multifaceted challenges…
Building Resilient Families | Mindset Matters Mindfulness Matters ByGrandfamily Network September 2, 2024September 5, 2024 Simplify Choose one area of your life to simplify today. It could be decluttering a drawer or simplifying your schedule….
Building Resilient Families | Mindset Matters Mindfulness Matters ByGrandfamily Network September 9, 2024July 7, 2024 Letting Go Write down something you’ve been holding onto that no longer serves you. Tear up the paper as a…
Building Resilient Families | Education and Advocacy | Foster Care System Insights | Understanding Kinship Care Are We Truly Listening? Understanding Why Most Relatives Avoid Formal Kinship Care ByGrandfamily Network June 30, 2024September 6, 2024 Nationwide, for every 19 children living with relatives, only 1 is part of the child welfare system. This stark disparity…
Building Resilient Families | Faith and Spirituality Grandfamilies: How Communities of Faith Provide Vital Support ByGrandfamily Network July 2, 2024September 6, 2024 Children and youth find themselves in the care of grandparents or other relatives due to various reasons that prevent their…
Building Resilient Families | Community and Social Services | Peer Support Building a Strong Support Network for Grandfamilies ByGrandfamily Network June 16, 2024September 6, 2024 Why is a strong support network crucial for grandfamilies, and how can it be built? In the intricate tapestry of…