US: Grandfamilies disproportionately at-risk for food insecurity, advocates say
Youth Today – February 02, 2023
When a grandparent or any relative becomes the guardian of a family member’s child, like Martin taking in Alivia, they’re frequently referred to as grandfamilies or kinship families. Grandparents raising children face unique legal and financial challenges including food insecurity. According to a report from the grandfamily advocacy group Generations United, grandfamilies face higher rates of food insecurity than other families. The report estimates there are 2.5 million children being raised by their grandparents in the U.S.
https://youthtoday.org/2023/02/grandfamilies-disproportionately-at-risk-for-food-insecurity-advocates-say/