Statewide and Nationwide
Grandparent and Kinship Care Supports
Programs in which the full time care, supervision, nurturing and protection of a minor child is the responsibility of a grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative, member of the child’s tribe or clan, godparent, stepparent, friend of family or another adult who has a long-standing relationship with the child or the family. In many cases, the programs are specifically for grandparents including those raising grandchildren.
Kinship Navigators, Family First Virginia
Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)
5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Main:
(804) 726-7000
Operation Family Caregiver
Operation Family Caregiver is a voluntary four to six month evidenced based program for family members, partners, friends, battle buddies etc. who are caring for returning serving members or veterans living with TBI, PTSD, and/or physical disability.
Operation Family Caregiver
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
800 GSW Drive PO Box 647, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA, 31709
Main:
(229) 928-1234
Fax:
(229) 931-2663