“We read and hear stories with some frequency about “deadbeat dads” or those nonresident fathers who fail to make child support payments. The issue has prompted numerous studies and legislative action as well. But have you ever heard of a “deadbeat mom”? Not likely or rarely. This is a growing problem that has remained largely under the radar.” This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Donna Davis, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm424
Tag: Grandparents as Caregivers
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren series
Revised and Expanded! FCS2186-2191, a series of 1-4 page fact sheets by Millie Ferrer-Chancy, Larry Forthun, and Angela Falcone, with contributions by Joe Pergola and Maisie Ross, addresses challenges and issues grandparents may encounter when raising grandchildren. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.
- FCS2186/FY427 Understanding Reasons for Misbehavior
- FCS2186a/FY1112 A Crash Course in Child Development
- FCS2187/FY429 Guidance and Discipline
- FCS2188/FY431 Tips for Navigating the System
- FCS2188a/FY1125 Financial Assistance
- FCS2188b/FY1123 Health Care Assistance
- FCS2188c/FY1124 School and Educational Assistance
- FCS2189/FY433 Custody Options
- FCS2190/FY435 Understanding Relationships
- FCS2190a/FY1113 Characteristics of Strong Families
- FCS2191/FY437 Building Strong Families
- FCS2191a /FY1114Taking Care of Yourself
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_book_grandparents_raising_grandchildren
FAR0076/FM337 Grandmothers as Parents
FAR0076, a 2-page transcript of the Family Album Radio Program broadcast by Suzanna Smith, describes seven parenting strategies reported in a study of caregiving grandmothers. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FM337