Many grandparents who are raising their grandchildren are turning to each other to find the comfort and help they need. Support groups specifically focusing on the roles grandparents play provide an opportunity to meet others who share similar experiences, knowledge, strengths, and hopes.
Support groups provide a place to belong and a network of support.
Discuss common problems and provide support for the good times and the bad. Educate members through guest speakers who talk about health, insurance, legal, financial, educational, or psychological and emotional issues. Support solutions to specific problems and changes in laws or attitudes at the community, state or national level. Ask these organizations for a referral to a support group or help starting one. AARP maintains a national database of support groups for grandparents and grandchidren.