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Aging Matters
Raised by Grandparents Panel Discussion
Nearly 2.5 million U.S. children are being raised by a grandparent or relative, and more than 18 percent of those grandparents are living in poverty. Typically, these arrangements last 5 years or more, exacerbating the financial strain on grandparents and limiting the resources available to their grandchildren. How can we better support these families? We turn to the grandkids for answers.
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