Fact Sheet developed by the Gandfamilies and Kinship Support Ntwork and Child Trends presenting state-level information on TANF child-only benefit recipients; benefit amounts; and select state policies as they relate to children raised by their grandparents, other relatives, or close family friends. 

Using specific examples and language from the states with educational and health care consent laws, these practical publications are designed to give policymakers and advocates the tools they need to pursue similar legislation or amend their existing state laws (2014). 

Summarizes key findings from the most recent survey of states’ kinship care policies. This study looks at the implications of states increasing their use of relatives to care for abused and neglected children to avoid having to take children into custody, from Child Trends (2008).

Compares foster care licensing and payment policies by state, from Urban Institute (2003).

Generations United report about the barriers to affordable housing that grandfamilies face. The report also highlights examples of specialized grandfamilies housing programs across the US with the potential for nationwide expansion, and gives other recommendations to help support grandfamilies .

In addition to reading the full report, you can:

Download the Infographic

Listen to our Podcast Episode on the Report

Check out the Event Recap

Read GU Executive Director Donna Butts’ Article on the Report