Fifty-eight year old, Ruby, a widow, just took in her three granddaughters aged 3, 5, and 8 because her daughter and the children's father have been arrested and are expected to go to prison. If typical, what can be expected?

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Research has shown that placing children with relatives, such as grandparents, when biological parents are unavailable or unable to care for them, leads to better outcomes for the children. This is because it allows for continuity in relationships and reduces the trauma associated with separation from familiar people and surroundings. While it is possible that Ruby may have good parenting skills and financial resources to care for her granddaughters, these are not guaranteed simply because she is their grandmother. The children may or may not feel self-conscious about their living arrangement, but there is no evidence to suggest that only 1 in 100 children live with a grandparent.

Fifty-Eight Year Old, Ruby, a Widow, Just Took in Her