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Why More Philly Kids Are Being Raised By Grandparents

Why More Philly Kids Are Being Raised By Grandparents

City Cast Philly

March 4, 202414m 2s

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Show Notes

In Philly, 17,000 kids live in homes where their grandparents are primary caregivers, according to the nonprofit Generations United. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with WHYY multiplatform producer Vicky Diaz-Camacho about the unique challenges faced by these “grandfamilies” and why their experience is becoming more common in the city.

Resources for grandparent led families mentioned in the episode: 

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