Title: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Implications for Professionals
and Agencies
Authors: University of Wisconsin-Extension and Purdue University
Publication Date: 1999
Abstract: A national satellite-broadcast videoconference January
12, 1999. Directed toward professionals to provide background on
grandparents raising grandchildren; shows examples of community programs
responding to support group, housing and policy concerns; answers questions
from audience members
Format: 2 hour video
Ordering Information: University of Wisconsin Extension Publications,
630 W. Mifflin, Room 170, Madison, WI 53703; phone: 608-2623346; website:
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pubs/
Title: Kinship Video Series
Authors: Department of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University
Publication Date: 1997
Part 1: Kinship, A Family Tradition -- Provides an overview of
the historical context of kinship and its present application in the child
welfare system.
Part 2: Families Speak Out -- Presents the personal stories of kinship
caregivers. Their stories provide insight into the personal experiences
and challenges of family members who are providing formal kinship care.
Highlighted are the similarities and differences kinship placements have
with foster care placements.
Part 3: Reframing Social Work for Family Empowerment -- Presents professional
perspectives on the paradigm shift in social work practice with extended
family systems. Addressed is the initial need to identify extended
family members, the skills and roles necessary for family empowerment,
and the direction of kinship care in the future.
Ordering Information: (Can be purchased together or separately) Eastern
Michigan University, Social Work Training Programs, P.O. Box 981337, Ypsilanti,
MI 48197-1337
- or - National Resource Center for Permanency Planning
at Hunter School of Social Work, 129 East 79th Street, Room 801, New York,
NY 10021; phone: 212-452-7053; fax: 212-452-7051.
Title: "Relatives as Parents Program - Video"
Authors: NYS Office for the Aging
Format: 13:20 min video
Abstract: Produced by the RAPP of the Brookdale Foundation Group focusing
on grandparents raising grandchildren in New York state. Good overview
of the issue and – especially on the value of support groups.
Ordering Information: New York State Office for the Aging; 1-800-342-9871
