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
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 Challenges & Triumphs: The Journey of Grandfamilies ByGrandfamily Network June 14, 2024September 6, 2024 Have you ever imagined becoming a parent again except this time, you are parenting your grandchildren? For many grandparents this…
Building Resilient Families | Mindset Matters Mindfulness Matters ByGrandfamily Network September 23, 2024July 7, 2024 Creative Expression Engage in a creative activity like drawing, painting, or crafting with your grandchild. Let your creativity flow without…
Building Resilient Families | Mindset Matters Mindfulness Matters ByGrandfamily Network July 8, 2024September 6, 2024 Gratitude Practice Write down three things you’re grateful for today. Reflect on why these things bring you joy and fulfillment….
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 | Community and Social Services | Education and Advocacy | Emotional and Psychological Support | Health and Wellness | Parenting Tips and Strategies | Youth and Teen Support Pros and Cons of School-Based Mental Health Services and Advocacy for Grandfamily Caregivers ByGrandfamily Network July 20, 2024September 6, 2024 School-based mental health services provide a vital resource for students, particularly those in grandfamilies. These services (prevention and treatment) can…