KINCARE SUPPORT

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There are nearly 3 million grandparents in the United States raising grandchildren. Also, there are relatives stepping in to do the same when grandparents are not able to care for them. This translates into around 6 million grandchildren living in grandparent headed homes. It is a growing epidemic, especially with the rise in opioid addiction and there is a great need to throw out a lifeline to these unselfish relatives who are taking these children into their hearts and homes.

Since Gail has been through it herself and written a book about her experience, she has information to help these grandparents. Most grandparents don’t know where to turn when they find that their grandchildren may have to be in their care. Some see it coming, some don’t. She has been through the process, pain and struggles of this challenge and wants to inspire relatives to press ahead and never quit for the answers. In her book, Grandparents Winning Custody of Grandchildren, there is needed information in the quest.

Gail is the Texas Regional Coordinator for Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

She is a member of Generations United Grand Network out of Washington, D.C. On call as a speaker and volunteer liaison representing Generations United at workshops, fairs, conferences, or wherever she is needed.

She is the former Texas Regional Director of the International Fellowship’s foreign exchange student program and of the Texas Chapter Leader with the National Committee of Grandparents for Children’s Rights, talking to grandparents all over the United States.

A contributor to Adoption Today, Crosswalk.com, and other publications, she was the originator of the Grandparent’s Corner with Christianity Today International.

Gail attended Abilene Christian University and the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

She has written a Bible study for grandparents which can be ordered on this website and is planning a book on the experiences of other grandparents raising grandchildren. Email her your story to be reviewed and it could be included.

Gail lives in her native Texas and has raised and adopted two beautiful grandchildren, now on their own and now loves spending time with two lively grandsons once a week on what they call their “Nana Day.”

Please email your questions and Gail will get back to you promptly.

In addition: More support groups are needed in the Mid Cities area between Dallas and Fort Worth. Please email if you want to be part of one.