Grandparents as Parents

Grandparents as parents refers to a situation where grandparents take on the primary caregiving role for their grandchildren, often due to parental issues such as illness, addiction, incarceration, or neglect. This arrangement means the grandparents assume responsibilities typically held by parents, including providing financial support, emotional stability, and daily supervision. It can be challenging but also rewarding, requiring grandparents to adapt to new roles and navigate legal, emotional, and practical aspects of guardianship. This situation highlights the resilience and dedication of grandparents to ensure their grandchildren’s well-being when their parents are unable to do so.