Grandfamilies: How Communities of Faith Provide Vital Support ByFragile Families Network Categories Building Resilient Families, Faith and Spirituality Children and youth find themselves in the care of grandparents or other relatives due to various reasons that prevent their…
Mindfulness Matters ByFragile Families Network Categories Building Resilient Families, Mindset Matters Breathing Space Set a timer for three minutes. Close your eyes and focus on your breath. Inhale deeply through your…
The Importance of Respite Care for Grandfamily Caregivers ByFragile Families Network Categories Aging and Caregiving, Building Resilient Families, Mindset Matters, Understanding Kinship Care Have you ever felt overwhelmed, juggling the responsibilities of raising the child or youth of a relative? How often do…
Teaching Life Skills from an Early Age: A Guide for Grandfamily Caregivers ByFragile Families Network Categories Building Resilient Families, Child Development, Life Skills Have you ever wondered how early you can start teaching life skills to the young people in your care? It’s…
Why Are Life Skills Crucial for Young People? A Grandfamily Caregivers’ Guide ByFragile Families Network Categories Building Resilient Families, Life Skills, Youth and Teen Support How well-prepared are the young people in your care for the challenges of adulthood? In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world,…
Legal Needs of Grandfamily Caregivers: Navigating the Complexities ByFragile Families Network Categories Building Resilient Families, Legal and Financial Guidance Across the United States, grandfamily caregivers face numerous legal challenges and uncertainties when taking on the responsibility of raising their…
Are We Truly Listening? Understanding Why Most Relatives Avoid Formal Kinship Care ByFragile Families Network Categories Building Resilient Families, Education and Advocacy, Foster Care System Insights, Understanding Kinship Care Nationwide, for every 19 children living with relatives, only 1 is part of the child welfare system. This stark disparity…
Financial Resilience ByFragile Families Network Categories Building Resilient Families, Financial Planning and Management Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that Fragile Families NETWORK has been selected to join the Financial Resilience Community…
Understanding the Unique Needs of Grandfamilies: More Than Just Apples and Oranges ByFragile Families Network Categories Building Resilient Families, Community and Social Services, Family Dynamics, Foster Care System Insights, Parental Challenges Have you ever tried to compare apples and oranges? It’s a futile exercise, isn’t it? Each fruit has its own…