Celebrating Success: Real Stories from Utah Grandfamilies (Interview‑Style)
Many grandparents in Utah have quietly stepped up to keep families together. These Utah grandfamily stories show how strong, adaptable, and loving real-life kinship care can be. Here are the voices of grandparents and grandchildren who have faced problems and found hope together. What changed when your grandkids moved in with you? Mary, a grandmother […]
The Emotional Impact on Grandparents’ Grief, Guilt & Healing Strategies
For many families served by Grand Families Utah, grandparents step into caregiving roles during moments of crisis. While providing safety and love for grandchildren, this transition often brings deep emotional challenges that grandparents raising grandchildren may not expect or openly discuss. Grief grandparents carry quietly The grief grandparents experience is often layered and complex. It […]
Summer Camp & After‑School Programs in Utah That Welcome Grandfamilies
When grandparents are taking care of their grandchildren, it can be easier and more fun for everyone if they can find safe places to learn and play. A lot of communities now know what grandfamilies need and help them out by giving Utah grandchildren of grandparents summer camps and after-school programs. In these places, kids […]
How to Keep Records & Documentation Important for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
When grandparents take care of their grandchildren, life can be busy and full of feelings. One of the best things you can do early on is learn what documents you need and how to keep them safe. Keeping important records for grandfamilies in Utah helps schools, doctors, and courts understand your role and help your […]
Legal Guardianship vs. Adoption: Which Is Right for Your Grandfamily?
When kids need safety and stability, grandparents in Utah often step in. The question usually starts with “guardianship vs. adoption grandchildren Utah.” Both options keep kids safe, but they change family life in different ways. What it means to be a legal guardian With legal guardianship, the court gives grandparents a court order that lets […]
Housing Help: Finding Affordable and Safe Housing as a Grandfamily
Taking care of grandchildren gives you love, a sense of purpose, and often new responsibilities. When housing becomes unstable, everything else seems harder. With a little patience, information, and a plan that puts safety first, it is possible to find affordable housing in Utah for grandfamilies. Knowing Your Options for Safe and Stable Homes A […]
Grant & Scholarship Opportunities for Grandchildren’s Education Costs Covered
When families go through changes, grandparents often become steady anchors. The costs can be scary when those grandchildren start to think about college or training. Scholarships for grandchildren of grandparents in Utah can help with that stress and open up real doors. Many programs honor families with relatives and recognize how hard it is to […]
How to Talk to Schools and Teachers About Kinship Care Situations
Stepping in for a child in kinship care often means you are juggling appointments, emotions, and paperwork, all while trying to keep school stable. When it comes to talking to teachers about kinship care Utah families are involved in, a calm, clear approach helps educators support your child without turning the situation into gossip or […]
Parenting Teen Grandchildren: Challenges, Advice & Resources
Taking care of a teen can feel like learning a new language overnight. For many Utah grandparents who are raising their teenage grandchildren, the change brings sadness, legal issues, and the stress of helping a young person become independent. Even though teens may look grown up, they still need clear rules, attention, and an adult […]
Building Routines: Establishing Stability for Children in Transition
When kids move to a new place to live, consistency is one of the most important things they need to heal and grow. Making routines for kids after they leave foster care in Utah is a great way to give them comfort, predictability, and emotional safety. Routines help kids know what to expect each day, […]