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Peer reviewedDannison, Linda L.; Smith, Andrea B. – Children & Schools, 2003
Discusses a holistic pilot program that was developed to deliver services to custodial grandparents, grandchildren, and school personnel. During and after completion of the program, observations and preliminary data analysis showed positive social and participation benefits for both grandparents and grandchildren. (Contains 26 references.) (GCP)
Descriptors: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Holistic Approach, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness
Download full textDannison, Linda L.; Smith, Andrea B. – 2002
Numerous challenges face the growing number of grandparent-headed households, including isolation from friends and social supports, and difficulties in caring for grandchildren exhibiting multiple needs. This paper describes a pilot program in which a university and a large county-wide Head Start program formed a partnership to focus on serving…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, College School Cooperation, Early Childhood Education, Family (Sociological Unit)
