Support group launches amid opioid epidemic for grandparents stepping up to raise grandchildren

Support group launches amid opioid epidemic for grandparents stepping up to raise grandchildren

INDIANAPOLIS In the wake of the opioid crisis, more than 2.5 million grandparents across the United States are raising their grandchildren, as reported by Congress.A new local support group is aiming to help caregivers navigate the challenges they face.Ive actually wanted this program for a long time, Robbie Schmidt said.Schmidt adopted her two sons in 2019. Its like, how do you function with two little kids, and you're in your 70s? she said.She…

Intergenerational Task Force seeks to help grandparents raising grandchildren

Embracing Aging Chaffee County’s Intergenerational Task Force held two listening sessions in Buena Vista and Salida to gather feedback on how the organization can better serve Chaffee County grandparents raising their grandchildren.