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July 24, 2012

A GRAND Win in Connecticut

Just this past week, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed legislation into law that creates a process by which grandparents may apply for visitation with their…
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July 24, 2012

A GRAND Win in Connecticut

Just this past week, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed legislation into law that creates a process by which grandparents may apply for visitation with their…
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June 26, 2012

Upcoming Webinars and Trainings

Please join us for some upcoming online trainings!Webinar: Advocating for Grandparents - 2012Tuesday, July 31st, 2:00-4:00pm EST Cost: FREE for Grassroots Network Members, $20 for…
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June 11, 2012

Be a Part of the Movement, Today: Help Us Make Sure Children From Broken Homes Do Not Lead Broken Lives

You heard it - there are 2.7 million children nationwide being cared for by their grandparents and other relatives. Even more grandparents are supporting their grandchildren by providing…
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June 6, 2012

Welcome New Grandparent Leaders!

TheNational Committee of Grandparents for Children’s Rights is proud to welcomethe following Grandparent Leaders to our team: Kerrie Bickford, Marston Mills,Massachusetts Gail…
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February 29, 2012

US Supreme Court Won't Revisit Grandparent Visitation

Last week, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear a case from Alabama that challenged its 2000 ruling in Troxel v. Granville, which states that, as long as a child is not being…
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February 28, 2012

WEBINAR: Advocating for Grandparents in 2012

WEBINAR DATE:  Monday, March 26, 2pm - 4pm EST With the 2012 elections fast upon us, many organizations are planning advocacy efforts during the legislative and election season. In…
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February 26, 2012

Legal Issues in Kinship Care 101: A Webinar for Professionals

Webinar Date:  Monday, March 19, 2pm - 4pm EST This two-hour course provides a comprehensive overview of federal and state laws that govern private and public kinship care.…
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February 16, 2012

Grandparent Leadership

Be a part of the movement by applying to be one of our new Grandparent Leaders! The first cohort has begun, and we're currently recruiting for the second cohort. Check out the info…
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February 15, 2012

Grandparent and Relative Rights in Nebraska

Last week, a bill was introduced in the Nebraska Legislature that would expand the right of visitation in a divorce case from just grandparents to "anyone with a vested interest in the…
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