You've always been there for me: understanding the lives of grandchildren raised by grandparents

Introduction

What leads to the formation of grandfamilies?

"I couldn't be prouder to be the caregiver of you": how do grandparents define their roles in grandfamilies?

"I get all the love I need": how do youth define their roles in grandfamilies?

"I love my daughter, but I don't like her right about now": the role of parents in grandfamilies

Policies and programs to address grandfamilies' needs

Postscript-where are they now?

Conclusion.

Introduction

What leads to the formation of grandfamilies?

"I couldn't be prouder to be the caregiver of you": how do grandparents define their roles in grandfamilies?

"I get all the love I need": how do youth define their roles in grandfamilies?

"I love my daughter, but I don't like her right about now": the role of parents in grandfamilies

Policies and programs to address grandfamilies' needs

Postscript-where are they now?

Conclusion.

Introduction

What leads to the formation of grandfamilies?

"I couldn't be prouder to be the caregiver of you": how do grandparents define their roles in grandfamilies?

"I get all the love I need": how do youth define their roles in grandfamilies?

"I love my daughter, but I don't like her right about now": the role of parents in grandfamilies

Policies and programs to address grandfamilies' needs

Postscript-where are they now?

Conclusion.