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 | Mindset Matters Mindfulness Matters ByGrandfamily Network July 1, 2024September 6, 2024 Breathing Space Set a timer for three minutes. Close your eyes and focus on your breath. Inhale deeply through your…
Aging and Caregiving | Building Resilient Families | Mindset Matters | Understanding Kinship Care The Importance of Respite Care for Grandfamily Caregivers ByGrandfamily Network June 30, 2024September 6, 2024 Have you ever felt overwhelmed, juggling the responsibilities of raising the child or youth of a relative? How often do…
Building Resilient Families | Child Development | Life Skills Teaching Life Skills from an Early Age: A Guide for Grandfamily Caregivers ByGrandfamily Network June 30, 2024September 6, 2024 Have you ever wondered how early you can start teaching life skills to the young people in your care? It’s…
Building Resilient Families | Life Skills | Youth and Teen Support Why Are Life Skills Crucial for Young People? A Grandfamily Caregivers’ Guide ByGrandfamily Network June 30, 2024September 6, 2024 How well-prepared are the young people in your care for the challenges of adulthood? In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world,…
Building Resilient Families | Legal and Financial Guidance Legal Needs of Grandfamily Caregivers: Navigating the Complexities ByGrandfamily Network June 30, 2024September 6, 2024 Across the United States, grandfamily caregivers face numerous legal challenges and uncertainties when taking on the responsibility of raising their…
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 | Financial Planning and Management Financial Resilience ByGrandfamily Network June 27, 2024September 6, 2024 Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that Fragile Families NETWORK has been selected to join the Financial Resilience Community…
Building Resilient Families | Community and Social Services | Family Dynamics | Foster Care System Insights | Parental Challenges Understanding the Unique Needs of Grandfamilies: More Than Just Apples and Oranges ByGrandfamily Network June 25, 2024September 6, 2024 Have you ever tried to compare apples and oranges? It’s a futile exercise, isn’t it? Each fruit has its own…