Denying Grandparents a Little Financial Support is Pennywise and
Pound Foolish
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Grandparents who step in to raise their grandchildren when the
parents cannot are often called the "unsung heroes" of family
life. What is less known is that they are also unsung heroes of
the social system. When a child is cared for by a foster parent,
the government will pay the caregiver up to $900 a month as well
as cover some additional expenses that may arise such as dentist
bills, tutoring, clothes, sports and travelling expenses. When a
grandparent steps in they generally do not receive such generous
help. Read more [
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-- Food for thought
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