{
  "id": 15594890,
  "title": "I raised 3 kids. Now I'm 61 and starting over with 2 grandsons who need me.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/i-raised-3-kids-now-im-61-and-starting-over-with-2-grandsons-who-need",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-19T10:48:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/grandmother-disability-benefits-raising-grandchildren-costs-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kathy Davidson, a 61-year-old woman in North Carolina, is raising her two grandsons, ages 8 and 11, due to their mother's struggles. She receives $997 monthly in disability benefits while her husband, an electrician, earns $615 weekly after taxes. Kathy has been raising the boys since they were infants, after their biological mother went to jail and gave custody to her. Despite financial difficulties, Kathy provides a stable and loving home for the boys, who have medical conditions. They spend time outdoors, such as hiking and camping, and receive limited child support, which helps with their expenses. Kathy emphasizes discipline and encourages the boys to work hard, believing in their potential for a successful future.",
  "summary": "After raising three children, Kathy Davidson took custody of two grandsons. At 61, she's navigating parenting again on a limited income.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kathy Davidson, 61, raises two grandsons aged 8 and 11 in North Carolina.",
    "Grandparents receive $997 monthly disability benefits, while husband earns $615 weekly after taxes.",
    "Despite financial struggles, Kathy provides stable home for boys with medical conditions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}