All meetings are free and open to the public. You do not need to be involved with an agency, court case, or specific program to attend. If you are raising a relative child, such as a grandchild, niece, nephew, sibling, or other family member, we invite you to join us. Meetings include fellowship, local speakers, helpful resources, and support from others who understand the unique role of relative caregiving.
Meetings are 6:30-8:30pm at Ringgold United Methodist Church
7484 Nashville St. Ringgold, GA 30736
7484 Nashville St. Ringgold, GA 30736
Relative Caregiver Support Program
Many children are raised by relatives when their parents are unable to safely care for them due to family crisis, child protective services involvement, incarceration, illness, death, or other circumstances. When relatives step in, children are often able to remain connected to their family, community, school, and support system.
The Relative Caregiver Support Program is designed to support grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives who are raising a related child. This role can be rewarding, but it can also bring unexpected financial, emotional, and practical challenges.
This program is open to relative caregivers in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga, and Dade Counties. Monthly support meetings give caregivers the opportunity to share a meal, connect with others in similar situations, receive resources, and learn about topics such as parenting, budgeting, child nutrition, financial assistance, and community support.
Limited financial assistance may be available for certain child-related needs, such as school supplies or activity fees, depending on funding and participation.
Meeting dates and events will be posted on this page and on our Facebook page as they are scheduled.
Many children are raised by relatives when their parents are unable to safely care for them due to family crisis, child protective services involvement, incarceration, illness, death, or other circumstances. When relatives step in, children are often able to remain connected to their family, community, school, and support system.
The Relative Caregiver Support Program is designed to support grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives who are raising a related child. This role can be rewarding, but it can also bring unexpected financial, emotional, and practical challenges.
This program is open to relative caregivers in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga, and Dade Counties. Monthly support meetings give caregivers the opportunity to share a meal, connect with others in similar situations, receive resources, and learn about topics such as parenting, budgeting, child nutrition, financial assistance, and community support.
Limited financial assistance may be available for certain child-related needs, such as school supplies or activity fees, depending on funding and participation.
Meeting dates and events will be posted on this page and on our Facebook page as they are scheduled.
