Somerset woman, 74, raising great-granddaughters after family tragedy
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 06:12 · Archive
A 74-year-old Somerset woman is raising her two great-granddaughters following a family tragedy.
A 74-year-old woman from Somerset named Valerie has taken on the role of raising her two great-granddaughters following a family tragedy. She is speaking publicly about her experience to mark Kinship Care Week, which highlights the circumstances of relatives who take on childcare responsibilities.
The specific details of the family tragedy that led to Valerie's caregiving role are not provided in the available reports. Her decision to raise the children at an age when many grandparents are retired demonstrates the commitment some older relatives make to family care.
How it is being reported
- From grief to school runs: The Somerset woman raising great-granddaughters at 74Somerset County Gazette · 5 Oct, 05:00
- From grief to school runs: The Somerset woman raising great-granddaughters at 74Bridgwater Mercury · 5 Oct, 05:00
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