Raising Grandchildren with Developmental Disabilities
In response to the increasing number of grandparents and relatives who care for children, the New York State Office for the Aging has developed a network of local provider services including local offices for the aging and other community-based organizations. They offer supportive services and help grandparents navigate the legal, educational, health and other systems that are involved with child rearing.
Resources include curriculum workshops for grandparents raising children who have developmental disabilities and workshops covering discipline, youth and teen issues. Videos are also available to local providers. Visit http://www.aging.ny.gov/caring/grandparents for a directory of support groups and more information, or call 1-800-342-9871.