How to Document Care for Future Guardianship Needs
When grandparents look after their grandkids, they often want to make sure that the care is legal and that the child’s future is safe. Getting the right paperwork for guardianship is an important step in getting ready for possible court cases. If you keep records and organize information now, it will be much easier to […]
Activities That Build Emotional Strength in Grandchildren
Many grandparents who are caring for their grandchildren want to teach them how to handle life’s problems. Kids can learn how to handle stress, understand their feelings, and feel better about themselves by doing things that make them stronger emotionally. Doing these things a lot not only helps you grow emotionally, but it also makes […]
How to Create Routines That Reduce Anxiety in Children
Kids do best when things are the same and planned. Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren can help them feel safer, more confident, and emotionally balanced by setting up routines that help them deal with anxiety. A child’s sense of control in a world that is always changing depends on things being predictable and stable. […]
Dealing With Court Appointments: Tips for Grandfamilies
When grandparents are raising their grandchildren, it can be hard and scary for them to deal with the law. Grandparents can use court tips to help them with hearings and other legal issues. If families do this, they can feel ready and sure of themselves for important meetings. Learning How the Court Process Works You […]
Utah Food Assistance Programs: A Guide for Grandfamilies
A lot of grandparents in Utah are raising their grandchildren on fixed incomes that aren’t enough to meet their needs. Groceries are often one of the most expensive things you buy each month. There are food assistance programs in Utah to help families stay fed during times of change, but many grandfamilies don’t know where […]
Supporting Grandchildren With Learning Disabilities
Grandparents who raise their grandchildren often notice problems with learning that weren’t noticed before. In kinship care for kids with learning disabilities, caregivers are both advocates and caregivers. This can feel strange, especially since school systems and special education terms have changed since they were parents. Understanding Learning Disabilities There are many types of learning […]
When Grandparents Are Raising Infants Again: Special Considerations
More and more grandparents are taking care of babies in Utah and all over the country. When a family goes through a crisis or change, raising babies in a grandfamily often starts suddenly. With deep love comes a new set of duties. It’s been decades since many grandparents have taken care of a newborn, and […]
How to Work With Schools to Get Behavioral Support Plans
Families with kids who have emotional or behavioral issues often think they can’t deal with problems at school. To help Utah schools set up good behavioral support, you need to know about Utah’s school behavior plans and how working together can help. Schools should help kids whose behavior makes it hard for them to learn, […]
LGBTQ+ Grandchildren: How Grandfamilies Can Offer Support
Kids, even those who are LGBTQ+, really need their grandparents. To help your LGBTQ grandchildren, you need to make sure they feel safe, accepted, and understood. They should also know that you love them for who they are. Kids who are raised by family members in a welcoming setting have a good sense of who […]
Healthy Sleep Routines for Children Adjusting to a New Home
Moving to a new home can be exciting for kids in kinship care, but it can also be stressful. When kids’ surroundings, routines, and carers change, it can be hard for them to feel safe and get enough sleep. It’s important for kids who live with family to have regular sleep schedules so they can […]