Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Online Support
Extension Publications and Fact Sheets
The following publications provide useful information related to grandparents raising grandchildren and other kinship providers' issues. The publications are authored by Land Grant University Extension systems' specialists, based upon research and provides unbiased information. The legal statues and community resources will vary from state or region, so be aware that it may not apply to what you will find in your location/state. The listing format is alphabetical by state with each publication titles. The links to the publications may change at any time and, as a result, you may not find the publication. Also refer to links on this website for Newsletters and Websites for further informative publications. If you know of additional Extension publications not listed or find the link takes you to an inactive site, please contact Jacque Miller at jmiller@larimer.org
California, University of California
- Grandchildren Raised by Grandparents - A Troubling Trend.
- Numbers Rising: More Grandparents Raising Grandkids
Florida, University of Florida IFAS Extension
- Understanding Relationships Part 1
- Building Relationships Part 2
- Understanding Your Grandchild’s Behavior Part 1
- Guiding Your Grandchild’s Behavior Part 2
Georgia, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
- Abuse and Neglect: What You Need to Know
- Accessing Resources in Your Community
- Caring for Infants and Toddlers
- Caring for Yourself
- Child Care Concerns
- Disciplining Your Grandchild
- Fun Activities for You and Your Grandchild
- Helping Your Grandchild Deal With the Death of a Parent
- Helping Grandchildren Stay in Contact With Parents
- Helping Grandchildren Succeed in School
- Helping Your Preschooler Be Ready for School
- Legal Issues in Caring for Your Grandchildren
- Moving Your Grandchild Into Your Home
- The Teenage Years
Indiana, Purdue University
Illinois, University of Illinois
Kansas, Kansas State University
Missouri, University of Missouri Extension
- Grandparents as Caregivers - Common Questions
- GETTING STARTED: A Resource and Information Guide for grandparents and relative caregivers raising children in the St. Louis area
- Questions and Answers About Methamphetamines
- Talking with Young People About Sex
- Making Time for Family: Balancing Media Consumption
- Tips for School Success
- When a Child’s Parents is Incarcerated
Gateway Grandparent/Kinship Network in East Central Missouri has listing of support groups, Toll Free Warm Line 1-800-552-8522 and Parent Link Warm Line 1-800-552-8522 or in Spanish at 1-888-460-0008.
New Jersey, Rutgers University
- Concerns, Challenges, and Directions for Support
- Grandparents as Parents—Concerns, Challenges, and Directions for Support
- Grandparents as Parents—Exploring Resources
North Carolina, University of North Carolina
North Dakota, North Dakota State University
Ohio, Ohio State University Extension
Oregon, Oregon State University
- Oregon’s Legal Guide for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children
- A Resource Guide for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children in Oregon
- Parenting Grandchildren
Pennsylvania, Penn State University
- Kinship Care: in Pennsylvania Support for Families with Grandparents and other Kin Raising Children
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Doubly Stressed, Triply Blessed
South Carolina, Clemson University
Texas, Texas A & M University System Extension
Washington, Washington State University
Virginia, Virginia Tech
West Virginia, West Virginia University
- Family Financing for Grand Families
- Grandparent and School Communications
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren #1
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren #2
- Special Holiday Tips for Relative Parents
- What Does Loss Mean to Grand Families?
Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Extension
- Through the Eyes of a Child - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Fact Sheet Series
- Introduction
- Additional Resources
- Children’s Contact With Their Parents
- The Cycle of Family Patterns
- Disruptions In Close Relationships: How They Affect A Child’s Behavior, Thoughts and Feelings
- The Importance of Close Relationships
- The Importance of Open Communications
- Relationship Expectations: Now And In The Future
- Understanding Children’s Behaviors
- Understanding Children’s Development
