Her two grandchildren were living in an unstable home environment, involving drugs, alcohol and violence, which left Clare with no choice but to provide a permanent sanctuary for them. More than a decade later, she is channeling her own unique experiences into her role as support group co-ordinator in Christchurch for the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ. He’s come a long way since then.”The GRG trust provides support services to grandparents across the country who raise their grandchildren on a full-time basis. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ east side co-ordinator Sandra Murphy, Anna Clare and north side co-ordinator Donna Drummond. “And with that comes a lack of hope.”Across the country, the trust supports more than 5900 grandparents and families, with about 230 families in Christchurch alone.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 23, 2021 03:00 UTC