{"id":1388581,"date":"2025-07-29T18:35:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T22:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fcsn.org\/?page_id=1388581"},"modified":"2025-12-09T15:10:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T20:10:26","slug":"grands","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fcsn.org\/ar\/grands\/","title":{"rendered":"Grandparents Raising Grandchildren"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#C4D123&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;4px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;13px||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"h1-subpage\">Support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;fcsn-page-text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-54px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"212\"><strong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"212\">Welcome, Grandparents and Kinship Caregivers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"422\">Raising a grandchild or stepping in as a kinship caregiver is an act of deep love\u2014and it often comes with questions, challenges, and the need for strong support. You don\u2019t have to navigate this journey alone.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"724\">The Federation for Children with Special Needs is here to help you access the information, guidance, and community resources you need. Whether you\u2019re seeking help understanding special education, connecting with services, or finding emotional and practical support, we are here to walk alongside you.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"979\">Explore the tools, workshops, and connections available through our Grandparents Raising Grandchildren initiative. We are honored to partner with you as you support the children in your care and build a strong foundation for their wellbeing and success.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/fcsn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pathways-grandparents-467&#215;400-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;older couple with children.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;pathways-grandparents-467&#215;400&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fcsn-h3\">Need some support?<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/grandparents-raising-grandchildren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Commission<\/a> supports families that are headed by grandparents. The Federation works with the commission, providing information related to special education. The commission also oversees locally-based programs designed to support these wonderful families.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/massgrg.com\/resources\/support-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a local support group and other resources in your area<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fcsn-h3\">Here are a few more resources for Grandfamilies:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.gu.org_resources_latino-2Dgrandfamilies-2Dhelping-2Dchildren-2Dthrive-2Dthrough-2Dconnection-2Dto-2Dfamily-2Dand-2Dcultural-2Didentity_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=ndL5v6GV2BmIpRUpvUaEnA&amp;m=Z0F4eW5NUxaL2frI41ZS0DP29NXqkiAzcTFWnPHFAMo&amp;s=wHHz_CeICJxnnDpEVnQ5xhFIIUloVfcBN3wdZb74-YI&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latino Grandfamilies: Helping Children Thrive Through Connection to Culture and Family<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.gu.org_resources_african-2Damerican-2Dgrandfamilies-2Dhelping-2Dchildren-2Dthrive-2Dthrough-2Dconnection-2Dto-2Dfamily-2Dand-2Dculture_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=ndL5v6GV2BmIpRUpvUaEnA&amp;m=Z0F4eW5NUxaL2frI41ZS0DP29NXqkiAzcTFWnPHFAMo&amp;s=UuB6__I0twtzJTcGSVyMmNMwqrlGe-cSJTjGjWBFvyA&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">African American Grandfamilies: Helping Children Thrive Through Connection to Culture and Family<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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