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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Covers child safety issues for all grandparents, including custodial
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Website includes consumer information about childproofing, immunizations, low-cost health insurance and child health topics.
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Information about temporary relief for caregivers and families who are caring for those with disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses, and the elderly; site includes National Respite Locator Service
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National membership organization focused solely on improving the lives of children, youth, and older people through intergenerational strategies, programs, and public policies.
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Source: AARP
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Information and resources for grandparents, including those who are raising their grandchildren.
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Source: Office of Citizen Services and Communications
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Large collection of contact information from Firstgov.gov, the U.S. government's official web portal
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Source: AARP
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Discussion of "The Sandwich Generation"--those who are simultaneously providing care for children and older loved ones.
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Source: Administration for Children and Families
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Resources from the Child Welfare Information Gateway of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Source: U.S. Administration on Aging
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Website includes a wide variety of resources for family caregivers and professionals in the caregiver support field; includes factsheet with information about family caregiver programs for each state
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Source: Social Security Administration
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Information concerning situations where grandchildren may qualify for Social Security benefits
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Source: MetLife Mature Market Institute
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Information on cultural hallmarks and underlying universal values that grandparents seek to share with their adult children as well as their grandchildren.
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Source: National Association of State Units on Aging
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Links to State and Area Agencies on Aging in all 50 states; most include comprehensive list of local resources for seniors.
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