Community Interventions to Support Grandparent Caregivers.

Brookdale Grandparent Caregiver Information Project tracked 124 community interventions/service programs for grandparents raising grandchildren. Found that, among programs, lack of funding and institutional support, and the consequent inability to provide child care, were among key obstacles faced, whereas while sponsorship by health and social service agencies often played vital role in providing in-kind support and part-time professional staff. (Author/NB)