Grandfamily

A grandfamily refers to a situation where grandparents assume the primary caregiving role for their grandchildren, often due to parental circumstances such as illness, incarceration, or other challenges. In this arrangement, grandparents provide emotional support, structure, and daily care, effectively becoming the child's guardians. Grandfamilies can face unique emotional, financial, and legal challenges but often serve as vital, nurturing substitutes for parents, ensuring stability and continuity in the child's life. This term highlights the important and complex role grandparents play in supporting their grandchildren’s well-being when parents are unable to do so.