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A Black grandfather in a wheel chair holding out his arms to greet his grandson and granddaughter for hugs along with his wife

America's Grandfamilies Share Their Journeys During COVID-19

Hear stories from grandfamilies--grandparents, other adult family members or close family friends raising children--who share stories of hardships and resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SNAP, Culture of Health

Policy Should Never Put a Child’s Health at Risk

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SNAP Supports Families and Children Across the Country

SNAP, WIC

How SNAP Supports this Texas Family Following their Military Service

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.

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.