Understanding and Preventing Burnout for Grand‑Caregivers
Grandparents who take on the role of caregivers often face a unique set of problems. Many people enjoy helping to raise their grandchildren, but it can be hard on their bodies, minds, and emotions. It’s important to know how to deal with caregiver stress and recognize the signs of burnout in order to stay healthy. […]
Nutrition & Healthy Meals for Families on a Budget: Tips & Resources
It can be hard to feed a family healthy meals on a budget, especially when you have to meet the needs of people of all ages. Utah families can still eat healthy meals without spending a lot of money if they plan ahead and make smart choices. There are a lot of ways and tools […]
Summer & Holiday Activities on a Budget for Grandfamilies in Utah
One of the best things about life is spending time with your grandchildren during the summer and holidays. But it can be hard to find fun things to do in Utah that everyone in a grandfamily can afford. The good news is that the state has a lot of budget-friendly options that families can use […]
When Grandparents Are Seniors Accessing Senior Support While Raising Kids
When parents can’t, grandparents often step in to help. When that happens later in life, it can feel like you have twice as many responsibilities. You might be taking care of your own health needs, worrying about your fixed income, and changing energy levels while also getting kids to school, going to appointments, and keeping […]
Special Needs & Grandfamilies: Navigating Support for Disabled Grandchildren
It is hard to raise a child. It can feel like learning a new system overnight when you are both a grandparent and a parent to a child with a disability. Many kinship caregivers in Utah start out just trying to keep things stable, but they quickly realize they need a plan for school, health […]
Balancing Work and Care: Tips for Working Grandparents Raising Kids
It can be hard for grandparents in Utah who are raising their grandchildren to find time to work and take care of them. Grandparents need to find the right balance between work and life so that they are happy and their families do well. Here are some things you can do to do both jobs […]
Coping with Trauma: Helping Grandchildren Who’ve Experienced Abuse or Neglect
Stepping into a parenting role after abuse or neglect can feel overwhelming, even for the most steady grandparents. Many children in kinship care have lived through chronic stress that changes how they see adults, relationships, and safety. The goal is not to erase what happened. The goal is to help grandchildren heal from the trauma […]
How to Build a Strong Support Network: Community, Family & Friends
A lot of grandparents who are raising their grandchildren have a lot on their plate. Every day at Grand Families UTAH, we see how a strong support network for grandfamilies can help them deal with stress, improve their relationships, and give them hope. You don’t have to figure everything out by yourself. Having the right […]
Mental Health Resources for Grandfamilies: Utah Support Lines & Services
Grandparents who raise their grandchildren can find it very rewarding but also very hard. It often takes a lot of mental and emotional strength. Grandparents who are the main caregivers for their grandchildren may have to deal with problems that are unique to them, such as needing mental health support. Utah is lucky to have […]
Health Care Access for Grandchildren Medicaid, CHIP & Other Options
Grandparents in Utah often step in to raise grandchildren with little time to plan. Figuring out doctor visits, prescriptions, and hospital bills can feel overwhelming. At Grand Families UTAH, we hear many questions about healthcare for grandchildren of grandparents who are Utah caregivers who want dependable coverage without breaking the budget. Medicaid Utah For many […]