Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Education Archives
Tax information for grandparents raising grandchildren (3/11)
Tina Hopkins-Dukes
Extension Intern in Human Development Family Studies, Colorado State University
Find out what benefits may be available to you this tax season if you are caring for your grandchild. Learn more.
Considering Credit Counseling (11/10)
Gisele Jefferson, Family & Consumer Science/Youth Development Extension Agent, Golden Plains Area
Do you know someone struggling with too many bills and growing debt? They feel overwhelmed and wonder where to go for help. Credit counseling may be helpful. What can they really do? How can you know whom to trust?
Click here to read more.
Elder Abuse and Grandparent Caregivers
(5/10)
Christine A. Fruhauf, Ph.D., Kim Bundy-Fazioli, Ph.D. and Jacque Miller, M.S.
Elder abuse is a topic not openly discussed among grandparents and professionals working with grandparent caregivers - but, it is important and should not be ignored. Elder abuse may not directly impact you, but you may have friends within your support network or you may serve grandparent caregivers that experience abuse from their grandchildren. Click here to read more.
Holiday Harmony (12/09)
By Helen Frost, CSU Intern, School of Social Work
For grandparent caregivers the holiday season can be filled with mixed emotions, including excitement for the grandchildren, a feeling of being overwhelmed by festive activities, or a feeling of dread about financial limitations and being unable to share in the rituals of the season. Click here for tips on managing stress during the holidays.
Family Tips for Internet Use (9/09)
By: Jacque Miller, CSU Larimer County Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences
The internet is full of legitimate and useful information. It is a great place to stay connected with family and friends, as well as expand social networks to others who share interests in similar topics. However, for children and teens this same technology can result in a variety of unwanted outcomes. What can you do as a parent or caregiver? Click here for family tips on using the Internet.
Tips for Connecting to Resources (6/09)
By Andrea Ostroy, Kinship Support Specialist, Boulder County Housing & Human Services
There are many resources available to grandparents raising grandchildren throughout Colorado but navigating them can be challenging. Below are some general tips to help you avoid a few of the speed bumps you may hit along the way. Every situation is different so be sure to look within your community for additional resources that meet the specific needs of your family. Click here for tips on how to access resources.
Getting Through Tough Financial Times (4/09)
Grandparents raising grandchildren, who have already faced many ongoing adjustments, now fear how they can handle additional financial stresses in the midst of rising consumer debt, falling housing prices, and the rising costs of living. Many have sacrificed their life savings to save their grandchild. Most common for grandparents is the impact related to the costs of raising children in a world of fixed retirement incomes. For younger grandparents, there is also the strain of having to provide additional monies while still working for the same pay check. Click here for more tips on getting through tough financial times.
Children Living with Grandparents – Staying Connected to the Familiar (2/09)
Children living with their grandparents may face a lot of changes. Some changes are harder, such as when they must move away from one home to another. Other changes are easier, but are still important to the child, such as returning from a visit with a parent. Having a routine and knowing what to expect are very important for a young child. Any change can be difficult for a child, and sometimes children react negatively before, during, or after a visit. While many things can cause negative behaviors, the changes involved in making a transition are often the reason. See suggestions for helping children make positive transitions.
