Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Elder Options of Texas - Deleted

• Elder Options of Texas provides assistance and resources for Texas grandparents caring for grandchildren living in their home.
• • Owner
    Jillian Elliott
  • Created On
    05-07-2020
  • Updated On
    05-15-2020
  • Update Reminder
    N/A

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Elder Options of Texas
  • Phone
    (512) 415-0567
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    contact@elderoptionsoftexas.com
  • Alt Name
    National Family Caregiver Support Program
  • Alt Phone
    (800) 252-9240
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
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  • Address
    Online Only
  • City
    Austin
  • State
    TX

• More Information

  • Start Date
    N/A
  • Expiration Date
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  • Eligibility
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  • Fee
    N/A
  • Organization
    Elder Options of Texas
  • Zip Code
    73344

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.elderoptionsoftexas.com/texas-grandparents-raising-grandchildren.htm
  • Apply Online
    http://www.elderoptionsoftexas.com/texas-grandparents-raising-grandchildren.htm
  • Additional State Information
    https://www.raisingyourgrandchildren.com/State_information.htm
  • GAP Program
    https://www.mch.org/services/gap/
  • Texas Health and Human Services Commission
    https://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/032608_Grandparents_Brochure.pdf

• Detailed Information

  • Below is a list of additional helpful resources, assistance and support services that have been complied:

    • The Gap Program provides services to grandparents and other relatives who care for children in the absence of parents. We support families by providing in-home assessments, case management services and support groups for caregivers. The Gap Program builds on the family’s strengths and works with all family members to find solutions to the challenges of raising children in today’s complex world. Locations include: Abilene, Bryan/College Station, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Killeen, Lubbock, San Antonio, Tyler and Waco.
    • Texas Health and Human Services Commission provides assistance for Texas grandparents caring for grandchildren living in their home. (PDF file) En Español version too.
    • Grandparent's Page ~ Visitation Rights ~ The Attorney General of Texas
      In Texas, a court can authorize grandparent visitation of a grandchild if visitation is in the child's best interest. Learn about access, custody and visitation referrals.
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    • AARP Texas Fact Sheet for Grandparents
      AARP, The Brookdale Foundation Group, Casey Family Programs, Child Welfare League of America, Children's Defense Fund and Generations United have partnered to produce state and national GrandFacts fact sheets for grandparents and other relatives raising children.
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    • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren State Resources...realizing you're not alone...More than six million children - approximately 1 in 12 - are living in households headed by grandparents (4.5 million children) or other relatives (1.5 million children). Learn about public benefits available to grandparents and other relatives and the children they raise vary from state to state.
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    • USA.gov Made Easy Services and Resources
    • If you take care of grandchildren, find grandparent programs in your state and get information about benefits, assistance, and more.

• Eligibility Information

  • States
    • TX
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  • Age Groups
  • Languages Served
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

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