Granddaughter wants to live with me !

You will be able to claim child benefit and child tax credits if she is living with you full time.
What does her mother say / think of the idea of her living with you?
Is she close enough that she can still attend the same school?

Obviously the financial aspects need careful consideration and discussion. Will she need to change schools? Are any of her friends local to you?. Does she do any regular activities or sports she'd like to keep up?
I think it lovely that DGD wants to stay with you and that you describe her as 'delightful'. I'm sure you'll all work things out between you. Good luck!

She's a delightful 14 year old , living out in the sticks until they can return to town. A 5th baby is due at Christmas and I think she needs some space to be a 14 year old ! ( she's the oldest ) I just wondered if anyone else on Gransnet was doing something similar ?

It would be really helpful to know if you are talking about a child, teenager or young person? The financial circumstances would be very different.

I don't think this could/should be expected of you tiredoldwoman - if she is still a minor and her parents are happy with the idea, they will have to pay you a regular amount for her keep.

Well wouldn't her parents if they agree to her moving give you an allowence for her of course you dont say how old she is
I moved to be with my Nan when I was 15 as my grandad died and I didn't want her on her own we were very close The board and lodging bit costs no more really for two than one Electrucity, heating even food wouldn't be too much difference Hopefully her parents will provide clothes activity or travelling money for her won't they ?