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Probate Judge Paul Ganim distributes guardian grants to 30 Bridgeport families

The grants are designed to alleviate the financial burden of unexpected guardianship by covering essential youth expenses, Ganim said.

Frank Recchia

Jul 26, 2026, 6:17 PM

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"This is the best feeling in the world."

That's how Bridgeport Probate Judge Paul Ganim described awarding $85,000 in grants to 30 local families in his courtroom Saturday.

The Kinship Care Grants help loved ones who take on the responsibility of raising children within their extended families.

"Bridgeport has great families who take care of each other in times of need, and they're giving it everything they've got," Ganim said.

The grants are designed to alleviate the financial burden of unexpected guardianship by covering essential youth expenses, Ganim said.

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