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Generations United’s National Center on Grandfamilies works to improve access to supportive programs and laws, advocating for policies informed by kinship caregivers and youth. Despite their strengths, grandfamilies face significant barriers due to systems not designed for their unique needs. Tasks like enrolling children in school or accessing medical care are especially challenging for those outside the foster care system, where the majority of kinship families raise children.

Public policies often create barriers that delay or prevent the creation of shared sites because of issues regarding funding streams, zoning, or regulatory requirements since many are designed assuming each facility and program serves a specific generation.