Aims & Scope
Aims
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 kinship caregivers, including grandparents and the children in their care are particularly encouraged for submission. Practice briefs highlighting effective kincare programs and approaches are also welcomed. Occasionally, the journal features book reviews, monographs, commentaries, study briefs, dissertation abstracts on important subject matter related to kin caregiving.
Scope
GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy is the first online peer-review journal to promote the status of kincare families. Our goal is to enhance the well-being of kincare family members through high-quality research and practice, which informs sound policy. The journal has three primary objectives to: (1) feature standards of excellence for research and practice related to kincare families; (2) foster new and innovative practice methods for serving kin caregivers and their children; (3) promote policy content that advances national and international perspectives of issues affecting kincare families. To meet these objectives the journal incorporates an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge-building, including sociology, psychology, nursing, aging, social work, law, child development, family sciences and education. Periodically special topic issues will focus on themed perspectives affecting kinship family members.