The Relative Caregiver Program

Mission Statement

The Relative Caregiver Program developed out of recognition that children whose parents are unable to care for them are best served if cared for by suitable family members, rather than by unrelated caregivers. Relative Caregivers are increasing in number, and are increasingly finding they cannot provide for related children on their own. They are faced with a lack of resources, disenfranchisement, and social taboos. RCP seeks to provide accurate, easy to follow information about existing resources and empower families with the needed tools and support to fill in the gaps where existing resources are not available, thus strengthening the caregivers abilities to maintain supportive and stable environments for the children. Through a comprehensive system of information, referral, and supportive services RCP is committed to assuring these families have the support and assistance needed to meet the physical, emotional, social, academic, familial, and economic needs of these children.