The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
Q: Do grandparents’ rights even exist? A: Yes, no, and maybe. BY NEIL TAFT Let’s start at the very beginning. Our rights as US citizens are founded on the Constitution. In 1788, the average age of the signers of that document was 44. Surprisingly, the Constitution does not mention grandparents’ rights or parents’ rights. The … Read more
Kinship care options and advice for grandparents of kids in the child-welfare system By Cathleen J. Newbanks The Fostering Connections Act (2009) mandates that child-welfare workers locate and contact relatives within 30 days of a child being removed from the custody of their parent(s). Research has shown that children removed from their family home … Read more
