About This Journal
Philosophy of GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy
GrandFamilies balances quality, evidence- based research with sound scholarship, knowledge, skills and best practices from the field for scholars, clinicians, policymakers, program administrators, and family advocates. Editors encourage articles that represent new or emerging theoretical perspectives or research methodologies, the utility of new practice strategies, and the effects of public policy on family well-being. Works that expand global knowledge and understanding about custodial grandparents, their grandchildren, or the entire family group are particularly encouraged for submission. At present, studies that relate to other forms of relative caregiving without incorporating grandparent-headed families are less encouraged. Occasionally, the journal features book reviews, monographs, commentaries, study briefs, dissertation abstracts on important subject matter related to grandparent caregiving.
GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy is the first online peer-review journal to promote the status of grandparent-headed families. Our goal is to enhance the well-being of grandparent-headed families through high-quality research and practice, which informs sound policy.
