The Family Safety Net: When Grandparents Become Caregivers The recent surge in childcare costs has put an unprecedented strain on American families, forcing many to seek help from their most trusted support system: grandparents.
This trend highlights the broader implications of a society that fails to provide adequate support for family caregivers.
The United States is one of the few developed countries without a universal childcare policy, leaving parents to navigate an expensive market dominated by corporate interests.