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Kinship Care: Books

grand_raising.jpgToday more grandparents in Illinois are raising their grandkids, creating "grandfamilies" and the number is going up. In Illinois, the most identified reason is substance use disorder of the parent. You may be one of these grandparents. It is a responsibility many grandparents never expected! If you have assumed this role, you probably have some questions.

  • How will I find the energy for this?
  • What if I "blow it?"
  • How will I budget this?
  • How do I handle my sadness and loss of friends?

Each day, you look for ways to make life easier.

Check out the following: SO, YOU'RE RAISING YOUR GRANDKIDS! by Harriett Hodgson (2018)

Publisher: WriteLife Publishing

Relatives Raising Children

crumbley_book.jpgThe rapid growth of kinship care has taught many child welfare agencies off guard. This book provides basic information to kinship caregivers and those who provide services to the families. Clinical issues are explored along with many policy and program recommendations.

Author: Dr. Joseph Crumbley and Robert L. Little

Publisher: Child Welfare League of America