grandfamily
noun
a family in which one or more children live with and are raised by their grandparent or grandparents.
grandfamilies
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pluralof grandfamily.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Often, grandfamilies are created suddenly due to a family tragedy, and grandparents don’t have long to prepare for the reality of raising a new generation of kids.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
She started support groups more than 20 years ago throughout her home state of Illinois to help other grandfamilies.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
And kinship navigator programs, funded by states and the federal government, help connect grandfamilies to important services: housing, food benefits, legal guidance.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 13, 2022
Roughly 2.7 million children are being raised in grandfamilies, and programs like Bridge Meadows aim to provide stable housing.
From New York Times ● Aug. 19, 2021
“The challenge is elevating and making grandfamilies a priority.”
From Washington Post ● May 12, 2017
