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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

Charniak shared her story because she wanted to help current grandfamilies who may be struggling with learning the legal system, grappling with financial worries or dealing with the emotional stress of raising their grandchildren.

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