Raising grandchildren can be expensive, especially for grandparents with limited budgets. If you're struggling to make ends meet, you may want to check out the financial resources and services in your community. Your family may be eligible for federal and state financial assistance programs to help with the costs of food, health care, and other expenses. There are also other good resources in your community that can help make the job of raising your grandchildren easier.
Welfare reform has changed the ways that federal and state benefits are distributed to children and families. Changes in food stamps, Medicaid, and Social Security have also happened since welfare reform began in the 1990's. Follow this link -
http://www.fcs.uga.edu/ext/pubs/chfd/CHFD-E-59-06.pdf
to a brief introduction to the kinds of resources available. Keep in mind that most financial assistance programs are now administered by local agencies and government offices. Contact the appropriate local offices to get the most current information about the programs.
Provided by Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.
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