With over 70,000 grandparents caring for more than 263-thousand children in Illinois, a new pilot program is designed to connect caregivers with the proper resources. The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program will begin in Will County, but could expand statewide in the future. State Senator Meg Cappel says the program aims to bridge the gap between grandparents and the state agencies offering assistance.
The pilot program will establish support groups, offer financial and technical assistance, provide information and referral assistance, and train professionals to assist with grandparents’ needs.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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