The lived experiences of Indigenous grandparents raising their grandchildren
Date
2019
Authors
Paterson, Darren
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Research Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization
Abstract
Indigenous grandparent caregivers represent an important part of their grandchildren's cultural upbringing. Supporting Indigenous grandparents in the care of their grandchildren is of benefit to the grandparents, the grandchildren, and the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), as it keeps children safe, well-cared for, and connected to their communities.
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Keywords
grandparents, grandchildren, grandparents raising grandchildren, grandparent caregivers, grandfamily or grandfamilies, skip-generation households, GS 505, Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Citation
Paterson, D. (2019). The lived experiences of Indigenous grandparents raising their grandchildren. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria.