Founded: September 24, 2001

Mission: "To raise public awareness of grandparent/kinship care provider issues; to educate, promote fair and equitable access to resources; and to advocate for their rights."

Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center
The Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center serves as a national legal resource created to educate individuals about state laws and legislation in support of grandfamilies and to assist interested state legislators, advocates, caregivers, attorneys, and other policymakers in exploring policy options to support relatives and the children in their care both within and outside the child welfare system. This resource center consists of a searchable database of current laws and pending legislation; topical analyses, which include summaries and comparisons of state laws, legislative trends, and practical advocacy and implementation information; powerful personal stories from grandfamilies; and other relevant internet resources.

• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resources

• Watch a Video
  (2 Minutes) Featuring Elizabeth Reinsch, Extension Human Development Specialist

12/17/2008

For referrals to GRG support groups in your area, or to be on the Gateway e-mail newsletter list, send an e-mail to:
Art Schneider @: SchneiderA@Missouri.edu