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Kinship care: an emerging issue

E Ahmann1, B Shepherd-Vernon

  • 1Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA.

Pediatric Nursing
|January 16, 1998
PubMed
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Kinship care, where grandparents raise grandchildren, affects millions nationwide. Support groups offer resources and coping strategies for these unique family structures.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Work
  • Family Studies
  • Child Welfare

Background:

  • Kinship care, defined as care provided by relatives, has significantly increased since the 1980s.
  • An estimated 3.2 million children currently reside in grandparent-headed households across the United States.
  • This phenomenon transcends economic and racial demographics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted challenges faced by grandparents acting as primary caregivers for their grandchildren.
  • To examine the role and effectiveness of kinship care support groups in assisting these caregivers.
  • To identify key issues including emotional well-being, intergenerational relationship dynamics, self-care, and financial strain.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interview with a clinical social worker managing a kinship care support group.

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  • Exploration of common themes and issues raised within the support group setting.

    • Main Results:

    • Grandparents experience significant emotional challenges, including resentment towards their own children and difficulty setting boundaries.
    • Caregivers face unique child-rearing difficulties, such as dealing with children affected by HIV, abuse, or neglect.
    • Financial concerns and the need for self-care and reclaiming personal lives are prominent issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Kinship care presents complex emotional, social, and financial challenges for grandparent caregivers.
    • Support groups are vital for providing resources, coping mechanisms, and community for kinship caregivers.
    • Addressing the holistic needs of grandparents in kinship care is crucial for child and family well-being.