'Grandfamilies' spotlights grandparents stepping in to raise children
Summary
Over 2.5 million children in the United States live with their grandparents as the main caregivers. These grandparents often face difficulties with legal custody and finding help and resources to support the children.Key Facts
- More than 2.5 million U.S. children live in grandparent-headed households.
- Grandparents act as the primary caregivers for these children.
- Many grandparents struggle with custody legalities.
- Accessing needed support and resources is a common challenge.
- Donna Butts wrote a book called "Grandfamilies," sharing stories of these families.
- Geoff Bennett discussed this topic with Donna Butts.
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