Resources for Grandparents

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AARP Florida Fact Sheet (Adode PDF document)
The fact sheet presents both Florida and national statistics related to the topic Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Resource listings that cover each region of the state of Florida, combined with national resources are presented. Note: This document is hosted on another website.

On the Web

AARP: Help for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
The AARP website is filled with resources for adults who are at least 50 years of age. There are 188 resources listed to assist grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Examples of those resources include help with legal issues, activities that are fun to do with your grandchildren, and links to support groups. The resources are available without cost to the user.

Federal Citizen Information Center
The Federal Citizen Information Center is a service provided by the U.S. General Services Administration. It has links to full text versions of hundreds of free publications produced by the federal government.

Grandparent Guide on Raising Grandchildren
The Illinois Department on Aging has a website to provide resources to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. There are resources that will be of benefit to grandparents, no matter which state they live in.

Grandparenting Resource and Support Guide
Grandparents need resources and support in raising their grandchildren. This website is designed to assist not only them, but the other relatives of the children, as well.

Grandparent News on SeniorJournal
The Senior Journal has lots of very helpful information not only for Senior Citizens, but also for those who are raising their grandchildren.

Grandparent Rights Resources
What are the rights of grandparents? This website provides a lot of resources that will assist you in determining what they are and what actions you may need to take.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Implications for Professionals and Agencies
This website has both an audio tape and a PDF file that discusses the implications of grandparents raising their grandchildren on both Professionals and Agencies.

USA.gov: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
The resources on the above website are meant to assist grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Example resources include the following: (1) benefits and assistance, (2) resources from all 50 states, (3) lists of reports and publications, and (4) health and safety resources.