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If you are a grandparent raising grandchildren, you are not alone. According to the U.S. 2000 Census, there were close to 2 1/2 million households with grandparents raising their grandchildren. No doubt, that number has increased substantially in the past ten years. Family and Consumer Sciences provides Texas grandparents with a wealth of information and resources including legal and financial resources, support groups, parenting skills and more.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren...realizing you're not alone... More than six million children - approximately 1 in 12 - are living in households headed by grandparents (4.5 million children) or other relatives (1.5 million children). Learn about public benefits available to grandparents and other relatives and the children they raise vary from state to state. USA.gov
Made Easy Services and Resources AARP Grandparent Information Center (GIC) The AARP Grandparent Information Center (GIC) provides information about services and programs that can help improve the lives of grandparent-headed households. The GIC also offers Spanish-language publications. Grandparent's Page ~ Texas Attorney General of Texas In Texas, a court can authorize grandparent visitation of a grandchild if visitation is in the child's best interest. Learn under which circumstances this applies. |
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Elder Options of Texas...connecting families and individuals to home care providers, senior living and retirement options, and so much more throughout the state of Texas!
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