Moving beyond simply describing the differences between custodial and noncustodial grandparents, this volume places helping efforts with grandparents in theoretical, empirical, and pragmatic contexts. Stressing the importance of theoretically grounded interventions and empirically-based studies for the design, implementation, and funding of programs, the chapters define an ‘action-oriented’ approach toward changing the lives of grandparents and their grandchildren. Topics include: In what ways do support groups help; Caring for children with developmental disabilities; Predictors of psychological distress; Building parenting skills; and Strategies for solving everyday problems, among others.
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Foreword, D. Burnette
Preface
Part I: Theoretical Perspectives on Custodial Grandparents
Part II: Empirical Studies of Helping Efforts with Grandparent Caregivers
Part III: The Pragmatics of Working with Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren
Epilogue: The Next Stage in Helping Custodial Grandparents, J.H.Patrick and B. Hayslip Jr.
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Julie Hicks Patrick, Ph D, is Assistant Professor in Life Span Psychology at West Virginia University.