Thank you for contacting GrandFamilies of America, where our mission is to provide grandparents and relative caregivers of relative children, with the necessary tools to navigate the complex government systems they come in contact with, as they try to provide safety and permanency for the children in their care, while at the same time protecting their family ties and heritage.

 

GrandFamilies of America, the organization, and the staff that work for GrandFamilies of America are far from being strangers to the issues that relative caregivers of children encounter. Whether it be the on site office staff at the national headquarters in Maryland, the volunteers in the various national regional offices, or the many volunteers operating in states throughout the country, they individually and collectively bring more experience to child welfare issues than any other group in the country.

 

Over the years, we have been most fortunate to have developed strong links to other National Organizations that support Grandparents/ Relative caregivers, such as AARP , The Children's Defense Fund , Generations United , The Child Welfare League of America , CLASP, and Child Focus .

These organizations have provided our population with education, resources, and support which has resulted in many significant changes in law/policy changes across the country as they relate to relative caregivers of relative children. We are looking forward to introducing you to the amazing family of child advocacy.

 

 For additional information on our organization, staff, and resources, please explore our website. We look forward to hearing from you and providing you with assistance.

Sincerely,

Pat Owens, Director