Describe the care window
Write down when the grandparent’s care begins and ends. Include pickup, dropoff, and any belongings that need to travel. If the arrangement changes week to week, confirm the specific dates rather than relying on “the usual Thursday.”
Agree what to share
Keep essential contact and care details available to the person looking after the child. Tell them who to contact about a delay or an unexpected change. Check school permissions separately; an app invitation does not authorize school collection.
Check the role before inviting
CoFam’s grandparent role has limited app access. Expense records and approvals are reserved for parent and step-parent roles. Review that access before sending the invitation.
Keep money arrangements straightforward
If a grandparent buys supplies, agree how the receipt will get to the person tracking family expenses. Parents pay through their chosen payment method and record the expense or reimbursement in CoFam.
Can a grandparent-role account log expenses?
No. Financial features are available to parent and step-parent roles.
What should we record for a grandparent’s care period?
Record the dates, pickup and dropoff times, and the contact details the grandparent needs.
Bring your agreed care dates and family details together. → Family setup in CoFam