Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Tasmania

Are you caring full time for your grandchildren?

If you were asked how many grandparents raising their grandchildren there are in Tasmania, what would you say? If you are like most people, you might think there are a few - you may even know someone in this situation, but you might also be surprised at the numbers who are living in your region or local community. To date, the Grandparent Raising Grandchildren Family Support Project has over 200 grandparent families registered.

Grandparents are doing a wonderful job, stepping in at times of crisis or loss to take over the day to day care of their grandchildren in the absence of the biological parents. These situations can arise because of drug and alcohol issues, neglect or abandonment, long term illness of or death of the biological parents.

Across Tasmania, as in other states, there are a growing number of grandparents who find themselves faced with taking on the parental responsibility of their grandchildren. Without their willingness to become involved, these children would be placed in Foster Care.

This website aims to provide an overview of information and relevant links to services that are available for grandparent families. If you would like further information or support, please contact your regional family support worker for more information. (Numbers are listed under Contact Us)