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Raising grandkids? You are not alone—30,000+ MA grandparents are raising grandkids. Find support, resources, and stories from others like you.

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GRG Support Groups are more than meetings—they’re a lifeline. Get emotional support, trusted info, and help navigating systems like DCF, schools & courts. Join in person or virtually.

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Legal

Custody questions? Need representation? This section connects you to trusted Massachusetts legal resources—with descriptions to help you understand your rights and take the next step with confidence.

Financial

Need help managing the expenses of raising a grandchild? This section connects you to trusted Massachusetts resources that can help with food, healthcare, childcare, and more—plus clear info on eligibility and how to apply.

Support Library

This section connects grandparents and kin caregivers to statewide resources offering guidance, support, and community for unique challenges like adoption, special needs, substance abuse, and more.

Tip Sheets

These easy-to-print summaries contain key information and resources on Legal, Financial, Custody, DCF, substance use, and more—helping you stay prepared with the important resources within reach at any time.

Kinship Navigator

The Commission partners with Kinship Navigator to assist all kinship caregivers (grandparents and other relatives) with the help and guidance based on your family’s specific needs. Watch the video.

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

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To You

Whether you are just beginning your journey or have been navigating the challenges of caregiving for years, we are here to walk beside you. Through access to resources, peer support, and advocacy, we aim to empower grandparents and kinship caregivers across Massachusetts with the tools, knowledge, and community they need to thrive.

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Hear From Other GRGs

You are not alone—there are over 30,000 grandparents in Massachusetts that are raising their grandchildren. Hear from fellow grandparents raising grandchildren here in Massachusetts about the benefits of joining a support group.

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Statistics

By the Numbers

Here’s a quick look at the real story behind grandparents raising grandchildren in Massachusetts.

30,000+

children in Massachusetts live with their grandparents

10,000+

children in MA live with their grandparents without a parent present in the household

have been caring for grandchildren for 3+ years

are 60 years of age or older

are still working

are living below the poverty level

are disabled

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