Grandma and grandpa taking care of the kids: Patterns of involvement

Author(s): Guzman, Lina;
Date Issued: 2004
Publisher(s): Child Trends
Description: A summary of the findings from two nationally representative data sets of grandparental child care that examines who provides care, what type and how much is provided, and the financial benefits of this care to the families involved
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Funder(s): William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ; William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Source: (Research Brief No. 2004-17). Washington, DC: Child Trends. Retrieved February 8, 2006, from http://www.childtrends.org/files/grandparentsRB.pdf
Note: This resource is based on the National Survey of Families and Households: Wave II, 1992-1994.
Topics: Parents & Families > Family Characteristics

Child Care & Early Education Providers/Organizations > Provider Type/Setting > Family, Friend, & Neighbor (Informal)
Country: United States
ISBN: 0-932359-18-3 : Unspecified
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