Grandparent Carer

Grandparent Carer

Perhaps due to a family crisis, some traumatic event, or whatever other reasons, you have now become a primary carer of your grandchild.  

As much as you want to help to take care of the grandchild who has come to live with you, being a grandparent carer isn’t easy especially if it isn’t even a choice. The feelings can be mixed.

Even though your lifestyle would no longer be the same, you know you’re to give your grandchild a safe and caring home.

Click here to view the videos of how other grandparents are coping as they share their joy and challenges of looking after their grandchildren.

We’ve also found this very useful guide produced by Raising Children Network which sets out essential information about being a primary grandparent carer.