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My daughter is a methamphetamine user and left her children in my care. How do I get custody of my grandchildren?

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The number of grandparents raising grandchildren is rapidly growing across the United States. Unfortunately, many grandparents struggle to gain guardianship or custody for their grandchildren, and there is no one set of steps that a person must go through in order to gain custody. It might be best for you to contact a lawyer and/or the department of family services in your state. They would be able to help you determine what route to take to meet the needs of your grandchild and your family.

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