GrandPower NetworkGRG.org — Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Generations United
National hub for kinship caregivers — fact sheets, state-by-state policy, financial supports, and a peer network.
Who it helps: Grandparents and relatives raising children.
Resource Library
Caregiver Resource Library
Vetted, real-world resources for grandparent and kinship caregivers — every link goes to a trusted national or government source.
Back to Caregiver HubNational Kinship Care Resource Center
Children's Bureau
Federally funded center connecting kinship caregivers to navigators, support programs, and state-level resources.
Who it helps: Kinship families navigating benefits and services.
Child Care Aware — Find Child Care Help
Child Care Aware of America
Find local Child Care Resource & Referral agencies, subsidies you may qualify for, and tools to compare licensed providers.
Who it helps: Caregivers needing affordable, quality child care.
Child Care Subsidy (CCDF)
U.S. Office of Child Care
Federal Child Care and Development Fund helps eligible families afford child care. Find your state's program and apply.
Who it helps: Low- and moderate-income families paying for child care.
ARCH National Respite Network
ARCH National Respite Network
Searchable directory of respite care providers and funding sources in every U.S. state.
Who it helps: Family caregivers needing temporary relief.
Eldercare Locator
U.S. Administration for Community Living
Free service connecting you to local Area Agencies on Aging — including respite, meals, transportation, and caregiver support.
Who it helps: Families caring for older adults.
LSC — Find Free Legal Aid
Legal Services Corporation
Find free civil legal aid programs in your area for custody, guardianship, housing, benefits, and family law matters.
Who it helps: Low-income caregivers needing legal help.
LawHelp.org — Legal Information by State
Pro Bono Net
State-by-state legal help directory covering custody, guardianship, kinship care, housing, benefits, and immigration.
Who it helps: Anyone needing plain-language legal information.
Grandparents' Rights by State (AARP)
AARP
Easy-to-read summaries of visitation and custody laws in all 50 states, plus next steps for talking with an attorney.
Who it helps: Grandparents seeking visitation or custody clarity.
School Enrollment for Kinship Caregivers
Generations United
Step-by-step guide to enrolling a grandchild in school without legal custody, including educational consent and McKinney-Vento rights.
Who it helps: Grandparents enrolling a grandchild in school.
Center for Parent Information & Resources
U.S. Office of Special Education
Find your state's Parent Training & Information Center — free help with IEPs, 504 plans, and special education advocacy.
Who it helps: Caregivers of a child with a disability.
Caregiver Action Network
Caregiver Action Network
Peer forums, toolkits, and a free caregiver help line connecting families to information and emotional support.
Who it helps: All family caregivers.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Family Caregiver Alliance
Fact sheets, state-by-state services finder, online support groups, and policy advocacy for family caregivers.
Who it helps: Families caring for an adult loved one.
Apply for SNAP (Food Assistance)
USDA Food & Nutrition Service
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps families afford groceries. Find your state's application portal here.
Who it helps: Low-income households.
TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
U.S. Administration for Children & Families
Cash assistance program; many states offer child-only grants to grandparents raising grandchildren regardless of grandparent income.
Who it helps: Low-income families with children — including child-only kinship grants.
Dial 2-1-1 — Local Help Hotline
United Way
Free 24/7 hotline and website connecting you to local food, housing, utility, mental health, and caregiver resources.
Who it helps: Anyone needing local help with essentials.
SAMHSA Mental Health Helpline
SAMHSA
Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information line: 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Who it helps: Caregivers facing stress, depression, or substance-use concerns in the family.