Facing a Pandemic: Grandfamilies Living Together During COVID-19 and Thriving Beyond

The 2020 State of Grandfamilies in America annual report features information on connecting grandfamilies to critical supports during the COVID-19 crisis and creating systems to promote service continuity. The included infographic displays the percentage of grandparents responsible for grandchildren, racial overrepresentation in grandfamilies, and COVID-19 challenges facing grandfamilies. An accompanying webinar highlights factors that may contribute to the creation of grandfamilies and discusses their challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.