Special Support For Special Families.
Raising a family of your own is difficult enough. Now imagine raising your nephew, niece or grandchild because their parents aren't able to. Thousands of extended families take on this responsibility every day, and the Davidson County Caregiver Program is there to help.
This program reaches out to these special families, respecting their unique situations while helping them maintain a stable and supportive environment. The Relative Caregiver Program offers support for a variety of issues through collaborations with the following organizations: Vanderbilt Legal Clinic (legal assistance), the Oasis Center (teenage support groups), Family Empowerment Services (daytime support for caregivers), and Catholic Charities (material assistance, such as clothing and furniture).
Here is a listing of current groups offered. For more information on any of these groups, call (615) 226-4917:
- Caregiver Support Groups meet 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.
- Children's Therapeutic Activity Groups dealing with issues of loss, grief, separation, meet 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month.
- Teen Group dealing with issues of loss, grief, separation, and to build independent living skills, college preparation, and career awareness. Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month.
- Tutoring/Homework Assistance to K-12 students after school and on sometimes on weekends.
There is no fee for this service. To learn more about the Davidson County Relative Caregiver Program, call (615) 226-4917.
