Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-221) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- What leads to the formation of grandfamilies? -- "I couldn't be prouder to be the caregiver of you": how do grandparents define their roles in grandfamilies? -- "I get all the love I need": how do youth define their roles in grandfamilies? -- "I love my daughter, but I don't like her right about now": the role of parents in grandfamilies -- Policies and programs to address grandfamilies' needs -- Postscript-where are they now? -- Conclusion.
Summary:
"Today, approximately 1.6 million American children live in what social scientists call "grandfamilies"--households in which children are being raised by their grandparents. In You've Always Been There for Me, Rachel Dunifon uses data gathered from grandfamilies in New York to analyze their unique strengths and distinct needs." -- Publisher's description
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