What's a grandparent to do? When a parent cuts off contact with a grandchild, the grandparent may not know where to turn. These resources may help. Some are activist groups that work to broaden grandparent visitation statutes. Some work to represent grandparents' interests on a variety of issues, and others just offer information.

Groups Working Specifically for Grandparent Visitation Rights

Advocates for Grandparent-Grandchild Connection (AFGGC) was founded by Susan Hoffman, who was successful in getting a bill passed changing visitation laws in California.

Hoffman has written two books, Grand Wishes and A Precious Bond, about her experiences. The all-volunteer nonprofit organization advocates for change and provides support for grandparents.

Grandparents' Rights Association of the United States (GRAUSA) is a organization with branches in about two-thirds of the states. According to its website, it is dedicated to passing legislation to protect the rights of children and their extended families.

The Grandparents Rights Organization (GRO) is a national volunteer nonprofit organization founded in 1984. GRO once published a newsletter and magazine and provided pro bono legal advice. According to the website, it has had to cut back these services since the case of Troxel V. Granville has made the legality of many state statutes uncertain. Founder Richard S. Victor is a prominent attorney practicing family law in Michigan. The website contains articles of interest.

Grandparents Resource Center (GRC) has its genesis when Shirley Berens was denied access to her grandchildren who had been placed in foster care.

GRC is a Colorado nonprofit that offers services, some for a fee, to grandparents struggling with rights issues.

Websites for General Grandparenting Concerns

The Foundation for Grandparenting is a nonprofit foundation dating back to 1980. Founder Dr. Arthur Kornhaber has been active in grandparenting research since 1970. The foundation website deals with many aspects of grandparenting. Its website has some information about grandparent visitation rights.

AARP (American Association of Retired People) is the nation's largest and most powerful group of older citizens. AARP devotes a section of its website to grandparenting issues. It also moderates an online support group.

The National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights (NCGCR) strives "to protect the rights of grandparents to secure their grandchildren's health, happiness and well-being." The main focus of this organization seems to be advocating for grandparents raising grandchildren, but clicking on the "Resources" tab and scrolling down will take you to some information about grandparent visitation rights.

Websites Associated With Books

The Essential Grandparent is a website associated with Dr. Lillian Carson, the author of two well-known books about grandparenting. One of them, The Essential Grandparent's Guide to Divorce, has a section about visitation rights. Dr. Carson offers a Q&A on her website where she answers questions from readers.

Caring Grandparents.com is a website associated with Neal Taft, who has written a book called No Greater Loss: The Guide to Today's Grandparents Rights. The website contains some valuable advice and a list of resources.