Title: Brookdale Center Internet Bookstore: Publications for Consumers
and Caregivers
Author: The Brookdale Center on Aging of Hunter College
Publication Date: 1998
Brief Description: Website contains publications for consumers and
caregivers, and professionals, videos and descriptions of some of the titles
at this website. Ordering instructions for these publications are provided.
Website Address: www.brookdale.org
Title: Grandparents Guide to Raising Grandchildren
Authors: Oakland County (Michigan) Human Services Coordinating
Council
Publication Date: 1998
Abstract: A guide of school, human services, and legal issues in Oakland
County, MI, for grandparents raising grandchildren.
Ordering Information: Adult Well-Being Services, 4750 Woodward Ave.,
Detroit, MI 48201; phone: (313) 833-3765
Title: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Community Resource
Book
Authors: Atlanta Regional Commission – Aging Services Division
Publication Date: 1997
Abstract: Reviews Atlanta area resources for grandparents raising grandchildren
issues including: legal, financial, medical, psychological, child care,
school, leisure/recreation, and advocacy concerns.
Ordering Information: Atlanta Regional Commission-Aging Services Division,
3715 Northside Parkway, Suite 2-300, Atlanta, GA 30327-2809; phone:
(404) 364-2626
Title: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren-A Resource Guide for
Professionals
Authors: ParentLink (University Outreach and Extension, University
of Missouri-Columbia)
Publication Date: 1998
Abstract: Guide to supply information to Missouri professionals who
work with grandparents raising grandchildren and to provide resources to
assist them with their parenting activities.
Ordering Information: ParentLink, phone: 1-800-552-8522 (in Missouri)
or 573-882-7321;
Website: http://outreach.missouri.edu/parentlink
Title: Grandparents Raising and Nurturing Dependent Children: Delaware’s
Resource Book for Grandparents and Relative Caregivers Raising Grandchildren.
Author: Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical
Disabilities
Publication Date: ~ 1997
Abstract: Fact sheets and extensive list of Delaware resources relating
to educational, health, legal, and financial services relevant to grandparents
and grandchildren.
Ordering Information: Contact Carol Boyer, Coordinator of Joining Generations;
phone 302-577-4791 –or- 800-233-9074 for ordering and cost information.
Title: The Grandparent's Rights Handbook
Author: University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
Publication: 1999
Abstract: This on-line handbook provides information on Problem Solving
Tips, Available Assistance Programs, how to get important documents, finding
your way through the legal system maze, tips on working with the schools,
dealing with the child protection system, help on child care and finding
counseling in Kentucky.
Available: www.lfucg.com/grandparents/page3.html
Title: Relatives Raising Children: A guide to finding help and hope.
Author: Marianne Takas
Publication Date: 1998
Abstract: An overview of some of the emotional issues grandparents
and grandchildren face, sources of help for abused, neglected or abandoned
children, getting help with expenses, the legal system and meeting a grandchild’s
needs.
Ordering Information: Brookdale Foundation; 126 E. 56th St., 10th Floor;
New York, NY 10022-3668;
phone: (212) 308-7355
Title: Starting Points for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Authors: Illinois Department on Aging
Publication Date: 1998
Abstract: A resource guide with information and services for grandparent
caregivers in Illinois.
Ordering Information: Illinois Department on Aging, 421 East Capitol
Ave., #100, Springfield, IL 62701-1789; phone: 800-252-8966’ fax:
(217) 785-4477; email: ilsenior@age084rl.state.il.us;
Website: http://www.state.il.us/aging/
