Summary:

This week, we're diving into an important and often overlooked topic — when grandparents step into the role of parent. In 2024, Duet reported that more than 64,000 grandparents in Arizona are raising their grandchildren, and census data shows the state ranks above the national average for grandparents providing care. For every one child raised by kin within the foster care system, there are eight being raised by kin outside of it.

In this episode, we're honored to talk with Oralia, a grandmother navigating the challenges and joys of raising her grandchildren, and Lisa from Duet, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting grandparents and kinship caregivers. Together, we explore what drives grandparents to step up, the unique struggles they face, and the community resources making a difference.

Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, love, and the power of family across generations.

Resource Links:

Duet: Partners in Health and Aging Help For Grandparents Raising Grandchildren | Duet

Grandfacts - State Fact Sheets for Grandfamilies https://www.grandfamilies.org/Portals/0/State%20Fact%20Sheets/Arizona%20GrandFacts%20State%20Fact%20Sheet%202021%20Update.pdf

NCRC - Resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resources for grandparents raising grandchildren » NCRC

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