 The
Relative Caregiver Program
is a comprehensive public/private collaboration designed to support
children who are not able to be raised by their parents, and are
being cared for by grandparents, uncles, aunts and other extended
family members. These committed and caring relatives have stepped in
to raise children whose parents are unavailable, and are serving as
a safety net for these children. Through respecting what is unique
and special within each family and providing accurate,
easy-to-follow information about existing resources available to
families, filling in the gap where services are not available, and
providing support services, the Relative Caregiver Program seeks to
further strengthen the caregiver’s ability to maintain a supportive
and stable environment.
For more information on this program and the services it offers, please call Vickie Callahan at (931)432-4111 or email vcallahan@ucdd.org |