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September 9, 2012
In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed into law the recognition of National Grandparents Day as the first Sunday after Labor Day. Since then, it has become a special time for grandparents to tell grandchildren how cherished they are, and for grandkids to show their appreciation of the special role Grandma and Grandpa play in their lives.
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Remind the Grandkids to Call
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National and state fact sheets listing services, programs, benefits, laws and policies for grandparents raising children. Read
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Information, tips and tools for grandparents raising grandchildren. Read
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