Kinship Families Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/kinship-families/ Only what you care about Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:03:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://thelocalnews.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-the-local-news-app-logo-512-1-150x150.png Kinship Families Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/kinship-families/ 32 32 220501511 Grandfamilies: A Growing Trend in Harris County, Texas https://thelocalnews.app/grandfamilies-a-growing-trend-in-harris-county-texas/ https://thelocalnews.app/grandfamilies-a-growing-trend-in-harris-county-texas/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:03:50 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=27847 In Harris County, Texas, the traditional family structure takes on various forms, including grandfamilies, where grandparents assume the role of primary caregivers for their grandchildren. These families, also known as kinship families, play a crucial role in providing stability and care for children who might otherwise face uncertainty. Let’s delve into the prevalence and dynamics […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/grandfamilies-a-growing-trend-in-harris-county-texas/feed/ 0 27847 Grandfamilies: A Growing Phenomenon in Harris County, Texas https://thelocalnews.app/grandfamilies-a-growing-phenomenon-in-harris-county-texas-2/ https://thelocalnews.app/grandfamilies-a-growing-phenomenon-in-harris-county-texas-2/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:03:33 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=27673 Grandfamilies, or kinship families, are increasingly common across the United States, offering unique family structures where grandparents or other relatives step in to provide care for young children. In Harris County, Texas, these arrangements shed light on the evolving landscape of family dynamics and caregiving responsibilities. Understanding Grandfamilies Grandfamilies emerge when grandparents take on guardian […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/grandfamilies-a-growing-phenomenon-in-harris-county-texas-2/feed/ 0 27673 Grandfamilies: A Growing Phenomenon in Harris County, Texas https://thelocalnews.app/grandfamilies-a-growing-phenomenon-in-harris-county-texas/ https://thelocalnews.app/grandfamilies-a-growing-phenomenon-in-harris-county-texas/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:29:03 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=27525 In the diverse landscape of American families, the concept of grandfamilies, where grandparents step in as primary caregivers for their grandchildren, is gaining traction. These kinship families often emerge due to various circumstances, including parental incapacity due to issues such as substance abuse, immigration challenges, or military service. They provide a stable environment for children […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/grandfamilies-a-growing-phenomenon-in-harris-county-texas/feed/ 0 27525 Grandfamilies: A Growing Family Structure in Harris County, Texas https://thelocalnews.app/grandfamilies-a-growing-family-structure-in-harris-county-texas/ https://thelocalnews.app/grandfamilies-a-growing-family-structure-in-harris-county-texas/#respond Tue, 16 Apr 2024 02:36:41 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=27116 In various parts of the United States, the traditional family structure takes on different forms. One such structure gaining prominence is the concept of grandfamilies or kinship families, where grandparents assume the role of primary caregivers for their grandchildren. This phenomenon often arises from circumstances where parents are unable to fulfill their caregiving duties due […]

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