There are chapters in 18 of the 50 states and even one in Canada. The membership numbers in the thousands. Currently Grandparent Visitation has been declared unconstitutional in several states including Washington, Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia. The case being heard by the Supreme Court is that of Troxel V. Graville which was declared unconstitutional under the 14th ammendment last December in the State of Washington.
Parents have the fundamental right to raise children without governmental interference.
The history of grandparent visitation is quite complex. Many grandparents claim vindictive spouses as the reason why access has been denied. The Coalition feels otherwise. Members have denied access based on their rights as parents to decide with whom their children associate. The bottom line is that parents are responsible for their children in every way.