Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust New Zealand

Empowering grandparents and strengthening whānau

GRG's kaupapa is to empower these families with the support, information, advice, advocacy and education they need to help to reduce stress within their family placement, and to maximise stability and security in their lives so that they have the best chance to achieve positive life outcomes for the children and young people these grandparents and other whanau caregivers are raising full time.

Advocating, Educating and Empowering GRG Whānau - Tohutohu , Whakaakoranga , Whakamana Whānau

GRG’s advocacy services, support and education programmes are focused on empowering grandparents and whānau caregivers with the help and information they need to: • Access their lawful income support entitlements that help them provide safe, stable and nurturing homes. • Have insight, confidence and parenting strategies that promote the children’s mental wellbeing and their recovery from past trauma. • Thrive within their whānau in accordance with their cultural values and aspirations. • Feel a sense of belonging and support within their community.

Our specialised services for grandparent and whānau/kin care families provide essential support, advice, and advocacy assistance to the full-time caregivers of tamariki and rangatahi who are unable to be raised by their parents and in circumstances where the only alternative would be foster/state care.

GRG's feedback surveys show that members find our support services to be a lifeline, catering to their particular needs and that properly supported caregiver families do result in better long-term outcomes such as increased stability, security, positive educational achievements, and inter-generational well-being within the whānau as a whole.