This fact sheet discusses the characteristics of grandparent caregivers in the United States and then presents information the number and characteristics of grandparent caregivers in South Dakota. Findings indicate: there were 7 million grandparents in the United States living with their grandchildren, and 2.7 million (39%) were responsible for caring for their grandchildren; there were 11,217 South Dakota grandparents living with their grandchildren, and 5,311 (47%) were responsible for caring for their grandchildren; of grandparents responsible for their grandchildren in South Dakota, 66%…
Brief
This issue brief is on the challenges that informal kinship care families face in the state of Nebraska and the identification of potential areas in which family support can be increased. It begins by defining kinship care and discussing the challenges of providing kinship care. Statistics on grandparent-headed households in Nebraska are share and indicate: median family income is approximately 28% lower among kinship families ($42,708) than all families ($58,926); nearly 70% have had full-time care of their children for at least 1 year; 32% have had full-time care of their children for 5 or…
Report, Other
This guide is designed to enhance the knowledge of evidence-informed and promising practices that address the needs of expectant and parenting youth in foster care and their children, and to provide a comprehensive set of resources for jurisdictions interested in achieving safety, permanency, and well-being for these young families. Information is drawn from a review of an expanded list of existing clearinghouses on evidence-informed programs, an internet search of programs, and phone interviews with programs to secure updated evaluation data. The resource guide is organized into three major…
