Overlooked heroes, grandparents raising their grandkids, find support from NJ initiative

A new initiative in Newark is shining a spotlight on the often-overlooked challenges facing grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

Jacqueline Williams lost her daughter, Tenasia, after a tragic car accident and adopted her children.

“I got a four-year-old, and I got a two-year-old, and the two-year-old is non-verbal. So I have to pay attention to a lot of his needs to see exactly what he wants,” Williams said…

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