Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Life In The Balance on WYPR

Content provided by WYPR Baltimore. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by WYPR Baltimore or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

6+ y ago 49:59

MP3•Episode home

Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)

When? This feed was archived on February 19, 2022 17:16 (2+ y ago). Last successful fetch was on August 11, 2019 01:25 (5y ago)

Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.

What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.

There are a surprisingly high number of grandparents raising grandchildren here in Baltimore City. What persistent societal problems have contributed to the rise of this family situation, and what unique challenges do grandparent guardians face? In Baltimore, 20% of older adults are living below or at poverty level, and in communities of color that number is doubled. Raising kids for a second time, often on a much tighter budget and with a whole new array of emotional burdens, can seem like a nearly impossible task. We talk with a grandparent guardian about the reality of this situation and what the city needs to do in order to help families like hers.

21 episodes

#Society #Life Balance #WYPR Baltimore