Grandparent Raising Grandchildren
Grandparent Raising Grandchildren refers to the situation in which a grandparent assumes the primary caregiving role for their grandchildren due to various reasons such as parental substance abuse, incarceration, illness, or death. This arrangement often involves the grandparent providing emotional, financial, and physical support for the grandchildren, taking on responsibilities typically fulfilled by parents. The grandparent may face unique challenges in navigating legal, financial, and social systems, while also balancing their own needs and well-being with the demands of raising children for the second time.