More Grandparents Taking Role of 'Mom' and 'Dad'
Grandparents Day is September 11, but for some grandparents, every day is spent with grandchildren.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2.7 million grandchildren are being raised by their grandparents, who give up their retirement and take over the responsibilities of being a full-time primary caregiver. Nearly one fifth of these grandfamilies are living below the poverty level.
Janis Marler, a social worker based in New Jersey, discussed with FOXBusiness.com what you need to know when parents are absent or unable to raise their children and grandparents step in.