My wife and I are raising 5 grandchildren. We didn't plan things this way, but the lord saw fit that we should have this task and we accept it with gladness. In going through all the processes involved with this. we have always had to search and struggle to find resources. I hope this page will be of help to others in the same situation. It is never an easy task to take on after raising your family, but we have never considered any other options. At least this way, we know our grandchildren are safe, healthy, and taken care of. We found one fact we were not aware of over the years. The state of Texas has the largest percentage of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren than any other state in the country. Texas is also the state that does the least to help these people that had to start over for various reasons. We hope to be able to place resources here that will be of help to you.
My mom, Rachels's great grandmother, enjoying time with Rachel.
Child Custody: Grandparents Rights: 2009
Grandparents' Rights to Visitation
The boss, Rachel again.
Elder Options of Texas
http://www.elderoptionsoftexas.com/article_texas_grandparents_raising_grandchildren.htm
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - You Are Not Alone
Resources and How to Get Help - From AARP
http://www.aarp.org/family/grandparenting/articles/grandcare_toolkit.html
The game seemed to go on for hours. We had to end the game before we could head for home.
Respite Services to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Grandfamilies: Resources for grandparents raising grandchildren
Resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - A Listing of Some Helpful Websites
http://grandparents.about.com/od/grandparentingissues/tp/ResourcesGRGs.htm
