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
Her story is typical of grandfamilies, which are often stretched thin financially.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
Most important, children in grandfamilies report feeling loved.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 22, 2022
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
