Caring Grandparents has curated a comprehensive directory of trusted resources to help you navigate grandparenting challenges, understand your legal rights, and support your grandchildren’s development. Whether you’re seeking legal guidance, emotional support, or practical advice, these organizations and websites have been selected to provide reliable information and assistance.
Neil Taft’s four books provide in-depth guidance on building meaningful connections, understanding your legal rights, and navigating modern grandparenting challenges. These books complement the external resources below and are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and CaringGrandparents.com.
1. Caring Grandparent
Grandparents Caring ABOUT Grandchildren, Grandparents Caring FOR Grandchildren (2024)
A comprehensive guide to caring about and caring for grandchildren in modern families. Addresses both emotional connection and practical caregiving responsibilities.
2. Good To Great Grandparenting
A Guide to Lasting Meaningful Connections (2024)
Endorsed by Jack Canfield, this book focuses on building lasting meaningful connections while respecting boundaries and parental authority.
3. Your Grandparent Rights
How to Protect Your Relationship with Your Grandkids (2018)
Legal guide to protecting grandparent-grandchild relationships, understanding custody rights, and navigating family court systems.
4. No Greater Loss
The Guidebook to Today’s Grandparents Rights (2011)
The definitive guidebook to grandparents’ rights, visitation laws, and legal advocacy for maintaining family relationships.
Organizations dedicated to protecting grandparent legal rights and providing guidance on custody, visitation, and family law.
AARP
Comprehensive resources for grandparents including legal rights, caregiving support, financial planning for multigenerational families, and advocacy for grandparent issues.
Phone: 888-OUR-AARP (888-687-2277)
Website: https://www.aarp.org
Grandparents Rights Organization
Dedicated to protecting grandparent visitation and custody rights through legal advocacy, education, and support networks for grandparents navigating family court.
Phone: 248-646-7177
Website: https://www.grandparentsrights.org
Grand Magazine
Trusted resource for grandparenting advice, legal information, family relationship guidance, and stories from grandparents across the country.
Website: https://www.grandmagazine.com/grandparents
Grandparents for Children’s Rights
Advocacy organization focused on protecting grandparent-grandchild relationships, legal rights, and promoting legislative changes to support grandparent visitation.
Website: https://grandparentsforchildren.wordpress.com/about
Grandfamilies.org
Support and resources for grandparents raising grandchildren, including legal guidance, financial assistance programs, emotional support, and educational resources.
Website: https://www.grandfamilies.org
Generations United
National organization improving the lives of children, youth, and older adults through intergenerational collaboration, policy advocacy, and grandfamily support programs.
Website: https://www.gu.org
Resources for understanding child development stages, parenting strategies, and emotional support for grandchildren.
Zero to Three
Evidence-based resources on infant and toddler development, early childhood education, and supporting young children’s emotional and cognitive growth.
Website: https://www.zerotothree.org
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Comprehensive information on child welfare, foster care, adoption, and supporting children who have experienced trauma or family disruption.
Website: https://www.childwelfare.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Child Development
Scientific resources on child development milestones, health guidelines, safety recommendations, and parenting strategies backed by research.
Website: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/index.html
Parenting Science
Evidence-based parenting advice grounded in scientific research, covering child psychology, development, and effective parenting strategies.
Website: https://parentingscience.com
Resources for families dealing with substance abuse, mental health challenges, and recovery support.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National helpline and treatment locator for substance abuse and mental health services. Provides confidential support 24/7 for individuals and families.
Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Worldwide fellowship supporting individuals recovering from alcohol addiction through 12-step programs and community support groups.
Website: https://www.aa.org
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
International organization providing support for individuals recovering from drug addiction through peer support and 12-step recovery programs.
Website: https://www.na.org
Al-Anon Family Groups
Support for families and friends of alcoholics, providing resources, meetings, and guidance for those affected by someone else’s drinking.
Website: https://al-anon.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness, including helplines, support groups, and educational programs.
Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Website: https://www.nami.org
Professional guidance on legal rights, financial planning, and family law matters affecting grandparents.
American Bar Association – Family Law Section
Legal resources on family law topics including custody, visitation, guardianship, and grandparent rights across all 50 states.
Website: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/family_law
FindLaw – Grandparents’ Rights
Comprehensive legal information on grandparent visitation rights, custody laws, and state-by-state legal guidance.
Website: https://www.findlaw.com
LegalZoom
Affordable legal services for creating guardianship documents, custody agreements, and accessing family law attorneys.
Website: https://www.legalzoom.com
Grandparent Support Communities
Online and local communities where grandparents can connect, share experiences, and find emotional support.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Groups
Local and online support groups for grandparents raising grandchildren full-time, offering emotional support, practical advice, and community connection.
Find groups through AARP, local senior centers, or search “grandparent support groups near me”
Facebook Groups for Grandparents
Active online communities including “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren,” “Modern Grandparenting,” and “Estranged Grandparents Support”
Search Facebook for groups relevant to your situation
Educational & Developmental Support
Resources for supporting grandchildren’s education, learning, and academic success.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Resources for understanding learning disabilities, advocating for educational accommodations, and supporting children with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences.
Website: https://www.ncld.org
PBS Parents
Free educational activities, developmental milestones, and learning resources for children of all ages.
Website: https://www.pbs.org/parents
Scholastic Parents
Age-appropriate book recommendations, learning activities, and educational resources to support children’s literacy and academic growth.
Website: https://www.scholastic.com/parents
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