We are reaching out with an important and time-sensitive advocacy alert to support grandfamilies and kinship families nationwide.

We urge you to contact your Members of Congress today and ask them to provide continued funding for the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families in the fiscal year (FY) 2027 appropriations bill. Generations United's Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network (Network) serves as the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families.

After being established by Congress in 2021, the Network's initial five years of federal funding are coming to an end. Without renewed investment, this critical resource and the support it provides to programs serving kinship and grandfamilies could be at risk.

The Network has helped professionals across all 50 states, Tribes, and territories strengthen supports for kinship families. It provides critical information, resources, training, and technical assistance that help programs effectively respond to the complex needs of the families they serve. Although the Network is designed to help organizations that serve kinship families, it also offers a number of resources that can help kinship caregivers directly.

The Network also identifies and elevates exemplary programs and promising practices from across the country. By sharing what works, it helps ensure that kinship families—no matter where they live —have access to high-quality, effective support. This national exchange of knowledge strengthens the entire field and improves outcomes for families.

Congress needs to hear directly from kin caregivers and organizations like yours about the value of the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network, and the importance of sustaining its work as the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families. Please take a few minutes to make your voice heard.

Take Action Today!

Your outreach is essential to ensuring this important work continues without interruption. There are two ways to act:

1. Contact your Senators and Representative and urge them to include robust funding for the National Technical Assistance Center on Kinship and Grandfamilies in the FY 2027 Labor, Health & Human Services appropriations bill. Find your Members & how to contact them.
2. Share Your Support with the Senate Appropriations Committee by May 22nd at 5pm ET. View our template letters to get started:

Caregiver Letter Template | Program/Organization Letter Template

Thank you for your leadership and your ongoing commitment to grandfamilies and kinship families!

Interested in learning more about the Network's impact since 2021? Learn More Here

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message at gu@gu.org & share how you took action.

Sample Messages for Your Members

For Kinship Caregivers:

"Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I live in [CITY, STATE]. I urge [Senator/Representative NAME] to include robust funding for the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families in the FY 2027 Labor, HHS, and Education appropriations bill. It is the only national resource dedicated to helping agencies and organizations across the country that serve grandparents and other kinship caregivers like me who are raising children whose parents can’t. Please support continued funding for the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families so that children and caregivers have access to the support they need."

For Programs and Agencies Supporting Kinship Families:

"Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME] and I live in [CITY, STATE] and work/volunteer at [YOUR ORGANIZATION/AGENCY]. I urge [Senator/Representative NAME] to include robust funding for the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families in the FY 2027 Labor, HHS, and Education appropriations bill. It is the only national resource dedicated to helping agencies and organizations across the country like mine that serve grandparents and other kin caregivers who are raising children. Please support continued funding for the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families so that children and caregivers have access to the support they need."

TIP: Customize your message based on your experience and voice.

About Generations United: For over three decades, Generations United has been the catalyst for policies and practices stimulating cooperation and collaboration among generations, evoking the vibrancy, energy, and sheer productivity that result when people of all ages come together. We believe that we can only be successful in the face of our complex future if generational diversity is regarded as a national asset and fully leveraged. For more information, visit www.gu.org.

Questions? Please email gu@gu.org.