Resources
State 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 Christine Fruhauf at christine.fruhauf@colostate.edu
California, University of California
- Grandchildren Raised by Grandparents - A Troubling Trend
- Numbers Rising: More Grandparents Raising Grandkids
Florida, University of Florida IFAS Extension
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren:
- A Crash Course in Child Development
- Building Strong Families
- Characteristics of Strong Families
- Custody Options
- Financial Assistance
- Guidance and Discipline
- Health Care Assistance
- School and Educational Assistance
- Taking Care of Yourself
- Tips for Navigating the System
- Understanding Reasons for Misbehavior
- Understanding Relationships
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
- Disciplining Your Grandchild
- Fun Activities for You and Your Grandchild
- Helping Grandchildren Succeed in School
- Helping Your Preschooler Be Ready for School
- The Teenage Years
Illinois, University of Illinois
Missouri, University of Missouri Extension
- Grandparents as Caregivers - Common Questions
- Making Time for Family: Balancing Media Consumption
- Questions and Answers About Methamphetamines
- Talking with Young People About Sex
- Tips for School Success
- When a Child's Parent 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.
North Carolina, University of North Carolina
North Dakota, North Dakota State University
Ohio, Ohio State University Extension
Oregon, Oregon State University
Pennsylvania, Penn State University
Texas, Texas A & M University System Extension
West Virginia, West Virginia University
- Grandparent and School Communications
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren #1
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren #2
Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Extension
- Through the Eyes of a Child - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Fact Sheet Series
- Introduction
- Children's Contact With Their Parents
- Cycle of Family Patterns
- Disruptions In Close Relationships: How They Affect A Child's Behavior, Thoughts and Feelings
- Importance of Close Relationships
- Importance of Open Communications
- Relationship Expectations: Now And In The Future
- Understanding Children's Behaviors
- Understanding Children's Development
- Additional Resources