An estimated 2.7 million grandparents in the U.S. have the responsibility of taking care of their grandchildren. In some cases the parent is still in the picture; in others, grandparents step in to become the sole provider. Whatever the arrangement and whatever the reason for coming together, experts say there are many benefits for a child when they remain in the care of a family member. But there are challenges too. Grandparents who take on full responsibility may lack legal custody preventing access to basic services, and others may experience financial problems. Diane and her guests take a closer look at grandparent caregivers.
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