Educational Rights for Grandchildren: Navigating School Enrollment & IEPs
For many grandparents in kinship care, getting a grandchild enrolled in school and making sure they receive the right services can feel complicated. Understanding how school enrollment for grandchildren of grandparents in Utah works can help you advocate with confidence at Utah public schools. Access to Education In general, Utah schools must provide access to […]
Private & Community-Based Grants for Grandfamilies: Where to Look
Grandfamilies in Utah often step in with little warning, taking on school costs, child care, housing needs, and legal expenses. Finding the right financial help can feel overwhelming, especially when time is short. This guide highlights practical places to search for grants for grandparents raising grandchildren in Utah and related support that may be available […]
Financial Help for Grandfamilies: State and Federal Aid Programs
Raising a grandchild changes everything from your daily routine to your monthly budget. Many caregivers live on fixed incomes and suddenly find themselves paying for school clothes, medical copays, and extra groceries. The good news is that there is real financial assistance for grandparents raising grandchildren in Utah through a mix of state and federal […]
Step-by-Step Guide: Beginning a Kinship (“Grandfamily”) Adoption in Utah
If you’re a grandparent taking care of a grandchild, you might be wondering how to adopt a grandchild in Utah and give that child the stability they need for the long term. We help a lot of relatives at Grand Families UTAH who are already raising kids but don’t know where to start with the […]
Legal Steps for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Utah
When grandparents take care of their grandchildren, it can be hard for both them and the law. Knowing the laws in Utah about grandparents having custody can help families create stability and make sure that kids get the care they need. Grandparents in Utah have a number of legal options if they need official permission […]
Utah Overview: How Many Grandfamilies Are There in the State?
Grandfamilies raise children when parents cannot. Utah has thousands of these homes. Key Statistics The latest statewide figures show: Kinship Foster Care Kinship foster care in Utah also includes formal placements. Utah child welfare systems try to keep children with family first. It reduces trauma and improves stability when done well. Geographic Distribution Grandparent-headed households […]
What It Means to Be a “Grandfamily”: Challenges & Rewards
If you’ve ever wondered what a grandfamily is, the answer is very simple and very human. A grandfamily is a family where grandparents are in charge of their grandchildren all the time. When a child’s mother or father can’t take care of them, they become the child’s parent. This can happen when someone is very […]
Summer & Winter Safety Tips for Grandfamilies Living in Utah
Utah has beautiful seasons for families, but each one comes with its own problems.Grandfamilies, who often take care of their grandchildren, need to be ready and put safety first all year round, both in the summer and winter. Because the weather in the state changes a lot, grandparents need to know how to keep their […]
Child behavior management for grandparents Utah
When grandparents become the main caregivers, they have to deal with a lot of problems, especially with how their grandchildren act.In Utah, grandparents often have to deal with the problems that come with their grandchildren’s behavior. This is true whether they are raising them because of family problems or just want to help. You need […]
Grandfamilies & Education Gaps: Helping Kids Catch Up Academically
A lot of grandparents in Utah are stepping up to give their grandkids a loving and stable home.In kinship care arrangements, they are often the main caregivers. These grandfamilies are very important for raising and supporting the next generation, but they also have their own problems, especially when it comes to making sure their grandchildren […]