UTHSC Shelby County Relative Caregiver Program

AKA:

Shelby County Relative Caregiver Program

Description:

Provides Shelby County Relative Caregiver Program, a comprehensive public/private collaboration designed to support children whose parents are not able to raise them and are being cared for by a grandmother, aunt, uncle, or other extended family member. Services offered are short term case management, youth and teen activity groups, emergency one-time financial or start-up assistance, educational workshops, children and teen's activity groups and caregiver support groups.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Intake Process:

Call for details. Time and Date to be announced on Facebook and monthly calendars; call for details on that group. Call for details on support group.

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Caregiver must be related to the children by blood, marriage or adoption. Proof of relationship is required to receive services. In order to receive emergency financial or start-up assistance, the caregiver must not receive assistance from foster care, Families First Kinship payment or subsidized guardianship and the household income cannot exceed twice the current federal poverty guidelines.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

March 23, 2023

Volunteer Opportunities:

Call Teresa English (901-448-3133) for details on current volunteer opportunities

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Legal Status:

State