Grandparents and the Foster Care System - Episode 15
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2.7 million children in the US have at least one parent in prison; 400,000 are currently in foster care, and 765,000 are separated from a parent in the military. These are staggering numbers that need to be addressed through a strategy that involves getting those who know the children best: their families. To explain the hurdles that grandparents are facing in raising their grandchildren, Jo Alch welcomes former podcast guest Beverly Maunus, founder of Grand Love, and Lena Smith, Co-Executive Director of Grand Love. Tune in live to learn about the strategies, resources, and platforms available that grandparents can use in a time of need.
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