Families+raised+by+Grandparents

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 * Families Raised by Grandparents **

~This category the parent may live with the family, but the grandparents are the financial providers ~The grandparents could also be the childs caregiver for extended periods of time, or are the childs caregiver

** Common Problems ** Health - The demands that children have, and cause health problems for the grandparents. Time - grandparents find that they have little time for themselves and cant enjoy events they would like to go to. Finances - They may have already quit thier jobs, or took a cut on hours. They can not financially support a family any more. **Statistics**

~From the 2000 Census studies showed the number of Grandparents raising children was raised from

2.2 Million in 1970 to 4.5 Million in 2000

These numbers add up to be 3.9% of house holds in the year 2000. This equals to 3.9% of all households in 2000. Today 1 in 10 children live with thier grandparents, about 41% of those grandparents are the main caregiver

The largest percent of children living with thier grandparents are White 2% non Hispanic White 6% Asian 8% Black 8% American Indian 8% Alaska Native 8% Hispanic 10% Pacific Islanders



**Teachers**

When the children get dropped off at school try to get to know the grandparents more.

Sent lots of newletters and information home, so they know what is going on.

Make telephone calls commenting on how well the child is doing, or comment about a project they just finished.

Invite the grandparents to differnt programs that are being put on at the school.

Invite them into the classroom

Help them find the information they would need to help better that childs life.

Treat the grandparents like you would treat any other students parents. **Sources**

pubs.ext.vt.edu

Parents as Partners in Education by. Eugenia Hepworth Berger and Mari Riojas-Cortez