Are you a Grandparent raising Grandchildren?

We advocate and empower grandparents raising grandchildren by providing access to resources, information and support.
What else do we do?

We focus our efforts to raise awareness and educate on programs or service agencies. Provide an opportunity for families to network and build community.
What is our vision?

All Grandfamilies are resourced, connected, and thriving as a family, mobilizing and advocating for themselves and others

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Texas Data

For every 1 child in foster care there are 24 children outside of foster care under kinship

Grandparents responsible for their grandchildren in Texas

266,337

892,721

Children living in home where a relative is head of household

Texas Grandparent Caregivers

Mercedes Bristol

Founder and Executive Director
Mercedes Bristol is the Founder and Executive Director of Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

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The TXGRG Staff Team

The TXGRG Staff Team is made primarily of local grandparents who have raised OR are currently raising their grandchildren!

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Kincare is a term used when a child is cared for by a non-parent family member such as a grandparent, great-grandparent, aunt, uncle, older sibling or other blood relative.

Testimonials

"Been the thing I could do for myself and grandkids. Good information is always given out."

San Antonio Area Grandparent
"If you are a Grandparent raising your grandchildren I highly recommend this Support Group. There are many resources for your family."

Grandparent
"Such a calming effect to know we are not alone"

Grandparent
"SA really helps a grandparent feel that they are not alone raising their grandchildren. I love hearing the stories from other grandparents about how they are doing it,it gives me ideas of what I can do better"

Grandmother