Strengthening Grandfamilies
This video series on Mindful Self Care offers practical ideas and tools for skillfully working with stress. The strategies described in these videos draw on the wisdom of mindfulness which is a way of paying attention in the present moment and bringing greater awareness and acceptance into our lives. Join Sue Schneider, Ph.D., from Colorado State University Extension, in exploring how to better manage stress, mindfully work with difficulties, and make your self-care a priority.
Exploring Legal Options: Tips for Grandfamilies
The primary objective of Exploring Legal Options: Tips for Grandfamilies is to inform grandfamilies (e.g., grandparents and kin raising children), professionals, paraprofessionals, and other interested community members about some of the important challenges facing grandparents and kin providers who are just getting started in navigating through tough legal decisions. It is important to know that the laws vary from state to state and this program does not take the place of legal advice. This program aims to present concrete examples and ideas for grandfamilies, including:
- Key Issues
- Words of Wisdom from Grandparents
- Issues to Consider When Selecting Legal Assistance
- Tips for Courtroom Behavior
Additional Tools and Resources
The learning modules are designed to guide discussion about the legal challenges grandfamilies may experience. Included in this program are a glossary of terms, a resource list with contact information and a list of books, fact sheets, and websites. These materials can be used to provide important education to help grandfamilies minimize stress, promote positive working relationships with legal professionals, and possibly save money.
Prepared by
Ann Bruce, state Extension specialist in child development and parenting, Department of Human Development and Family Studies; Kim Bundy-Fazioli, associate professor, School of Social Work; Christine A. Fruhauf, associate professor and coordinator Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies; and Jacque Miller, state Extension specialist for community mobilization and Extension agent, Larimer County Extension.
Rocky Mountain Conference on Aging
Overview
This video series features interviews with conference speakers of the 2012 Rocky Mountain Conference on Aging. The conference theme was Strengthening Practices and Systems to Support Grandfamilies. These videos provide highlights from the educational sessions.
Dr. Hayslip Interviews
Bert Hayslip Ph.D. is a Regents Professor of Psychology at the University of North Texas. He received his doctorate from University of Akron and taught at University of Akron before joining University of North Texas. Dr. Hayslip has conducted research and worked with grandfamilies for over 20 years, having published numerous journal articles and books on the topic.
Dr. Hayslip Interviews:
Dr. Fruhauf Interviews
Christine A. Fruhauf, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Director, Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and Coordinator of the Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor at Colorado State University. Dr. Fruhauf earned her doctorate in Human Development from Virginia Tech. Her research interests include grandparent-grandchild connections, family caregiving issues, and pedagogical issues pertaining to gerontological education.
Dr. Fruhauf Interviews:
Dr. Henderson Interviews
Tammy L. Henderson, Ph.D. is Associate Professor in Human Development and Family Sciences at Oklahoma State University where she conducts research in the area of family policy, law, and diversity. She completed her doctoral studies in Human Development and Family Sciences at Oregon State University. As a family policy and law scholar, Henderson has published over 32 articles and book chapters focused on grandparent rights and responsibilities, foster care, mentoring, and diversity and policies.
Dr. Henderson Interviews: