the amendments to s. 1091, supporting grandparents raising grandchildren act and yield myself such time as i may consume. . . it has become clear that the epidemic is not contained to a single generation. rather, it effects everyone from infants who have been left behind by an addicted parent or a guardian, to seniors who have step into the role of primary caregiver -- stepped into the role of primary care giver to take care of their grandchildren. at present -- caregiver to take care of their grandchildren. at present, experts believe this number is increasing in large part due to the rise of the opioid epidemic. a child going to live with his or her grandparent is often the best outcome in a difficult situation, as it allows for important family connections to remain in tact and can reduce the trauma a child feels. however, it can present certain challenges to grandparents who lack the necessary information and tools to provide their grandchildren with the loving attention and...