About Subscribe Now March Index Back Issues Current Issue National AFSC NERO Office American Friends Service Committee Peacework Magazine Patrica Watson, Editor Sara Burke, Assistant Editor Pat Farren, Founding Editor 2161 Massachusetts Ave. Rooted in Quaker values and informed by AFSC experience and initiatives, Peacework offers a forum for organizers, fostering coalition-building and teaching the methods and strategies that work in the global and local community.
Grandparents raising their grandchildren is an increasing phenomenon across the country.
The first housing specially designed for these families recently opened in Boston. Today, 1.4 million children live in a grandparent-headed family without the parent present. It cuts across all races and income groups. These grandparents step in to raise yet another generation to keep the family together. They represent the strengths of their families.