June 18, 2009

Bridging a Generation Gap

Charities that serve grandparents struggle to survive the downturn

By Michael Anft

Around the time Sue Stutz turned 60, she took on the rigors of parenthood — again.

Ms. Stutz and her husband had already raised their two children, but when their adult daughter's problems with alcohol and drugs intensified, the couple took their then 4-year-old grandson, Chris, into their home in Southern California's San Fernando Valley. Gone were the plans the couple had of spending their golden years traveling and visiting with friends. Because Chris was beset by

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