Families come in all shapes and sizes. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins can all play an important role in nurturing children. While parents are responsible for caring for their children and making sure their needs are met, the wider family can play a vital supporting role.
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins can all play an important role in nurturing children. While parents are responsible for caring for their children and making sure their needs are met, the wider family can play a vital supporting role.
Justice of the Peace and Local Government Law, 11.11.95, 1995, pp.753-754.
Publisher:
Justice of the Peace Ltd
Looks at case law which identifies the extent to which the rights of grandparents to apply for access orders under the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 have been watered down by subsequent legislation.
Looks at case law which identifies the extent to which the rights of grandparents to apply for access orders under the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 have been watered down by subsequent legislation.
Journal of Social Work Practice, 35(3), 2021, pp.273-286.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
... findings from a national and international perspective in that these grandparents will need additional assistance in this caregiving role. However, a major finding in this study was that the grandmother’s health did not negatively impact their ability to care for their grandchildren.
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The research explored the experiences of African American grandmothers residing in rural communities caring for their grandchildren, while suffering from chronic health issues. The research examined their health, physical functioning, wellbeing, social support, and resources of these grandmothers from a Family Development lens. Given the trends of providing care for a grandchild, it is widely recognised that caregivers may experience stress, burden, and the disruption of their well-being and social activities as well as the pressure associated with caregiving roles. The grandmothers reported challenges which included stressors such as health issues, financial difficulties, limited support, transportation difficulties, and disruption in social activities. This supports the body of scholarly findings from a national and international perspective in that these grandparents will need additional assistance in this caregiving role. However, a major finding in this study was that the grandmother’s health did not negatively impact their ability to care for their grandchildren.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
black and minority ethnic people, grandparents, kinship care, rural areas;
Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 20(6), 2021, pp.2205-2230.
Publisher:
Sage
... aspects of caregiving. Many of the included studies met most of the quality criteria for the respective methodological design; however, there was some variation in quality and sample across included studies. The review indicates that assessments and interventions to incorporate grandchildren and the wider family system may help to support family carers to continue to provide care for grandparents
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Much of the research exploring the experiences of family caregivers of people with dementia has focussed on spouses and adult children. It is hypothesised that other family members at different life stages and with different family roles may experience and perceive the caregiving role differently. The objective of the current review was to explore the experiences of grandchildren who provide care to a grandparent with dementia. A systematic search of four databases identified 12 studies which met the inclusion criteria. An assessment of quality was completed for each of the included studies. Grandchildren described dementia-related changes, changes to their role and relationship with their grandparent, multiple impacts of caregiving, influences of other family relationships on caregiving and positive aspects of caregiving. Many of the included studies met most of the quality criteria for the respective methodological design; however, there was some variation in quality and sample across included studies. The review indicates that assessments and interventions to incorporate grandchildren and the wider family system may help to support family carers to continue to provide care for grandparents with dementia. The research and clinical implications and limitations of the review are also considered.
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Background and Objectives: Grandparents often step in to raise grandchildren when the middle generation is unavailable or unwilling. Although the consequences of raising grandchildren are well researched, little is known about the factors influencing grandparents’ decisions to raise grandchildren. The objectives of this study were to (a) explore the factors that influence decision-making processes among grandparent caregivers, and (b) investigate the extent to which these factors reflect a multifaceted, dualistic framework. Research Design and Methods: Data were collected from 108 custodial grandparents who answered an open-ended question about their decision to raise grandchildren. Results: Content analyses of participants’ answers yielded 15 factorial dimensions defined in terms of their negative/push or positive/pull poles, as it related to their decision to raise grandchildren. Chi-squared tests were used to examine each dimension to the extent to which elicited frequencies were differentially represented for positive versus negative poles. For 12 dimensions, the negative decisional parameters outweighed those that were positive. Discussion and Implications: Grandparents report both positive and negative parameters when reflecting on their decision to raise grandchildren. These results call for further research to advance the understanding of the decision-making processes that caregiving grandparents make and the role that they may have on their experiences.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Background and Objectives: Grandparents often step in to raise grandchildren when the middle generation is unavailable or unwilling. Although the consequences of raising grandchildren are well researched, little is known about the factors influencing grandparents’ decisions to raise grandchildren. The objectives of this study were to (a) explore the factors that influence decision-making processes among grandparent caregivers, and (b) investigate the extent to which these factors reflect a multifaceted, dualistic framework. Research Design and Methods: Data were collected from 108 custodial grandparents who answered an open-ended question about their decision to raise grandchildren. Results: Content analyses of participants’ answers yielded 15 factorial dimensions defined in terms of their negative/push or positive/pull poles, as it related to their decision to raise grandchildren. Chi-squared tests were used to examine each dimension to the extent to which elicited frequencies were differentially represented for positive versus negative poles. For 12 dimensions, the negative decisional parameters outweighed those that were positive. Discussion and Implications: Grandparents report both positive and negative parameters when reflecting on their decision to raise grandchildren. These results call for further research to advance the understanding of the decision-making processes that caregiving grandparents make and the role that they may have on their experiences.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 64(4), 2021, pp.425-429.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
Black or White is a modern-day film that presents an unconventional family dynamic between a biracial elementary-aged girl and her Black and White grandparents. The film portrays social and relational issues such as racial inequality, discrimination, and disparities while introducing interracial grandparenting roles and their associated challenges. This film review serves to first summarize major
(Edited publisher abstract)
Black or White is a modern-day film that presents an unconventional family dynamic between a biracial elementary-aged girl and her Black and White grandparents. The film portrays social and relational issues such as racial inequality, discrimination, and disparities while introducing interracial grandparenting roles and their associated challenges. This film review serves to first summarize major highlights of the film’s plot, followed by exploring the film’s cinematographic quality, its relevance to Social Work and social welfare, and ways in which the film can be used as a teaching tool for Social Work students. This review also includes discussion of Black or White’s strengths and weaknesses as they pertain to considerations instructors should have before utilizing the film in a college classroom setting.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Centre for Excellence for Children's Care and Protection
Publication year:
2020
Pagination:
37
Place of publication:
Glasgow
... and a further 43 birth children. Most respondents are grandparents raising their grandchildren and just over half are single carers. Key findings include: half of kinship carers surveyed are self-isolating because they, or someone in their household, have an underlying health condition; a quarter of kinship carers reported they faced financial hardship that had worsened as a result of the current crisis,
(Edited publisher abstract)
Findings of a UK-wide survey (April 2020) to understand the experiences faced by kinship care households as a result of the Coronavirus crisis, and what urgent steps could be taken by Government, local authorities and other agencies to help. This analysis focuses specifically on Scotland specific findings – the survey heard from 79 Scottish respondents, who are raising 107 kinship children and a further 43 birth children. Most respondents are grandparents raising their grandchildren and just over half are single carers. Key findings include: half of kinship carers surveyed are self-isolating because they, or someone in their household, have an underlying health condition; a quarter of kinship carers reported they faced financial hardship that had worsened as a result of the current crisis, and a further 8% remained in a similar level of hardship than pre-crisis; 28% of kinship carers said they had not been offered a place but would appreciate such an offer, demonstrating the need for flexibility in responding to the child and household’s needs; one third of the Scottish respondents indicated that they had received no support, compared to half of the UK wide survey respondents; kinship carers’ biggest concerns are around the health of the kinship child if the carer was to fall ill with, or die from, Covid-19, the child’s mental health, and their financial situation; the importance of food, and provisions around this, came through strongly in the answers to a number of the survey questions; the recognition of the role of kinship carers was mentioned by a quarter of the respondents when asked about steps the Government could take.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
Covid-19, kinship care, carer views, grandparents;
... of a survey completed by more than 660 kinship carers across England and Wales. Most respondents were grandparents raising their grandchildren and four in ten are single carers. The report provides details of questions from the survey and responses, including illustrative quote. It also makes recommendations to increase support for kinship carers to prevent the breakdown of placements. These include
(Edited publisher abstract)
This report, produced by the Family Rights Group on behalf of the Parliamentary Taskforce on Kinship Care, looks at the experiences faced by kinship care households as a result of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. It also makes recommendations on the urgent action Government, local authorities and other agencies need to take to support kinship carers during the crisis. It provides the results of a survey completed by more than 660 kinship carers across England and Wales. Most respondents were grandparents raising their grandchildren and four in ten are single carers. The report provides details of questions from the survey and responses, including illustrative quote. It also makes recommendations to increase support for kinship carers to prevent the breakdown of placements. These include financial support to reduce financial hardship, legal and practical advice and support for kinship care households; and educational support for children in kinship care.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
kinship care, grandparents, carer views, Covid-19;
Children and Youth Services Review, 108, 2020, p.104535.
Publisher:
Elsevier
This research aimed to investigate grandparents’ perspectives on the impact of Leadership and Respite Camps, designed for children being raised by their grandparents, on their grandchildren. In-depth interviews were conducted with 34 grandparents whose grandchildren had participated in 1 of 3 camps held between September 2018 and January 2019, in Perth and the south-west of Western Australia. Findings highlighted how grandcarers’ perceived the camps created unique opportunities for grandchildren to share their experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Grandparents reported significant psychosocial benefits to their grandchild, including feeling they fitted in with their peers and were not alone in experiencing a difficult childhood and adolescence; gaining perspective on their situation and developing a new appreciation for their grandparents; being able to emotionally ‘unblock’ traumatic memories through the sharing of experiences in a safe and supportive camp environment; developing resilience, confidence and self-esteem through participation in challenging activities; and making new friendships. This research provides strong evidence that Leadership and Respite Camps designed for grandchildren being raised by their grandparents deliver significant psychosocial benefits to grandchildren, and offers a solid foundation to advocate for regular camps to address the needs of grandparent-led families.
(Publisher abstract)
This research aimed to investigate grandparents’ perspectives on the impact of Leadership and Respite Camps, designed for children being raised by their grandparents, on their grandchildren. In-depth interviews were conducted with 34 grandparents whose grandchildren had participated in 1 of 3 camps held between September 2018 and January 2019, in Perth and the south-west of Western Australia. Findings highlighted how grandcarers’ perceived the camps created unique opportunities for grandchildren to share their experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Grandparents reported significant psychosocial benefits to their grandchild, including feeling they fitted in with their peers and were not alone in experiencing a difficult childhood and adolescence; gaining perspective on their situation and developing a new appreciation for their grandparents; being able to emotionally ‘unblock’ traumatic memories through the sharing of experiences in a safe and supportive camp environment; developing resilience, confidence and self-esteem through participation in challenging activities; and making new friendships. This research provides strong evidence that Leadership and Respite Camps designed for grandchildren being raised by their grandparents deliver significant psychosocial benefits to grandchildren, and offers a solid foundation to advocate for regular camps to address the needs of grandparent-led families.
(Publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
grandparents, kinship care, short break care, resilience;