Third National GrandRally Brings Hundreds of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren to Washington

Today nearly 1,000 grandparents and other relative caregivers from across the country gathered for the Third National GrandRally for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children, which featured a performance by country music star Kellie Pickler, who was raised by her grandparents. The GrandRally focused attention on the needs of children and families headed by relatives. The event offered caregivers, youth raised by caregivers, advocates for these families, and Members of Congress the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the essential role that grandparents and other relative caregivers play in keeping children safe and in stable families.

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