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The Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center serves as a national legal resource in support of grandfamilies within and outside the child welfare system.

We provide:

A searchable database of laws and legislation affecting grandfamilies both inside and outside the foster care system for all 50 states and the District of Columbia
Summaries and comparisons of laws and legislation for legal topic areas, including practical implementation and advocacy ideas
Personal stories
Relevant resources and publications
Technical assistance and training to state policymakers, advocates or other interested parties

The Center is a collaboration among the American Bar Association’s Center on Children and the Law, Generations United, and Casey Family Programs.

Need Help? Are you looking for assistance to help you successfully fulfill your caregiving role? Visit GrandFacts for state specific connections to local supports, resources, programs, and benefits.

Latest News

New Kinship Diversion Paper
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

A new report, The Kinship Diversion Debate: Policy and Practice Implications for Children, Families and Child Welfare Agencies, explores different perspectives on the practice of diverting children from child welfare.

Making it Work: Using the Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP)
Thursday, November 01, 2012

This report examines the benefits of Title IV-E GAP and best practices in states implementing GAP based on interviews of state officials. This report also identifies implementation challenges and lessons learned. read more ...

HHS Announces new Fostering Connections Grantees
Thursday, October 18, 2012

The Children's Bureau announced the recipients of their 2012 Discretionary Grant Awards, including the 17 awards for Family Connections grants. read more ...

ABA Child Safety & Well-being Video Series: Grandparents and Kin
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Part 5: Grandparents and Kin: Video Interview with Heidi Epstein read more ...

Stepping Up for Kids: What Government and Communities Should Do to Support Kinship Families
Friday, June 01, 2012

New Annie E. Casey Foundation report on kinship care. read more ...

Improving Foster Care Licensing Standards around the United States
Friday, June 01, 2012

Summary and analysis of foster care licensing standards. read more ...

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