But the opioid epidemic that has moved across Canada, tearing families apart in its wake, did not spare hers. She is among a growing number of grandparents who are stepping up as their adult children are consumed by addiction. (The Associated Press/Patrick Sison)Provinces are not consistently tracking, if at all, how often children are being raised by grandparents because of opioid addiction. Financial crunchGrandparents on fixed incomes who suddenly take on full-time child care need more financial support, Richard said. They also flag the need for more family-friendly services that don't force addicted parents to place their children in care during treatment.

Source: CBC News March 21, 2018 19:41 UTC