Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren

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CHICAGO (My50 Chicago) -

According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau about 4.9 million children are being raised by their grandparents, a significant increase since the prior decade.

These families are also known as "Grandfamilies"

Joining us today are:

Linette Kinchen, Executive Director, Grandfamilies Program of Chicago

www.grandfamilieschicago.org

Glendora Hearn, Grandparent

Menjiwei Latham, Grandparent

Host: Kimbriell Kelly

Producer: Tasha E. Ransom

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