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Caregivers Share Their Stories of Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Parents and caregivers all over the world have faced numerous challenges and made difficult sacrifices in order to be present for their children or family members during the COVID-19 pandemic. The videos in this collection feature individuals telling their own stories about how the pandemic has impacted them and their families.

GRANDFAMILIES STORIES

Grandfamilies, Culture of Health, COVID-19

Grandfamilies and COVID-19: Families of Unique Origins Face Unique Challenges

Mel and Shirley Hannah are raising their daughter Ashley's young boys after Ashley died from COVID-19. The Hannahs’ story exemplifies the heavy toll the pandemic is having on grandfamilies.

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Grandfamilies, SNAP

Nevada Caregiver Tells How Food Programs Helped Her Grandfamily

Anntesha shares with her colleague Alison about the joys and challenges of being a grandfamily caregiver, and the resources that have helped her along the way.

Grandfamilies, COVID-19

D.C. Grandparents Speak about Support They Received During COVID-19

Friends Cassandra and Karen talk about the challenges they face as grandparents raising grandchildren and the support received from fellow grandfamilies.