On July 8, 2008, the Child Advocate bill was signed into law which included the establishment of the Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (Section 1 of Chapter 176, the Acts of 2008 M.G.L. Chapter 3, section 69). This legislation calls for a permanent commission on the status of grandparents raising grandchildren which consists of 15 individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to grandparents.
The purpose of this Commission is to be a resource to the Commonwealth on issues affecting grandparents raising grandchildren, and relatives, other than parents, raising kin.
2023 Honors and Recognition
Each Spring, The Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is proud to award several community partners and leaders with special recognition for their leadership, support, and advocacy for grandparents raising grandchildren.
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The Commission shall have the following responsibilities:
To request a meeting or presentation about the Commission, please email us at massgrg@mass.gov.