Resources and Research
2002 Grandparent Study Report
A comprehensive look at the grandparent-grandchild relationship from the perspective of AARP members who are grandparents. Issues addressed include frequency of face-to-face visits, topics grandparents discuss with grandchildren, and activities in which they engage, with comparisons between Baby Boom generation grandparents (Grand-Boomers) and non-Boomer grandparents.
State Fact Sheets
For grandparents and other relatives raising children, these fact sheets provide state-specific data and information for all 50 states and the District of Columbia about support services and policies that can help make the caregiving role easier.
GIC Publications and Resources
The Grandparent Information Center (GIC) offers numerous free resources, including a quarterly newsletter for grandparent caregivers, informational brochures, DVDs, and many more. You can now order these resources directly from the GIC website, and most can also be downloaded in PDF form.
Census 2000 Data about Grandparent-Headed Households
Statistics from the Census 2000 on the numbers of grandparents and grandchildren living in grandparent-headed homes.
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