Grandparents: Resources
There Is Help Available
A grandparent first facing an active caregiver role
for young family members may feel adrift, but there are programs and
benefits available.
The Grandparents as Parents Support Group is
facilitated by grandparents and other relatives caring for children is the
Sioux Falls area. The group meets monthly and regularly invites experts
in to address issues relevant to the members.
There are also public benefits for children even if
their caregivers do not have legal guardianship or custody. They may be
eligible for financial assistance, food stamps, health insurance or other
benefits. Please contact your local Social Services office, or visit the
state social services website for more information.
A number of national resources have information via
phone or online.
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