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At 4 The Love Of Kinship, their mission is to support and empower kinship caregivers in every form. Whether through informal care, guardianship, foster placement, or adoption, they strive to ensure the children they raise are safe, healthy, nurtured, and deeply loved. They build a strong, inclusive community through advocacy, peer support, and meaningful connections, honoring the vital role kinship families play in a child’s life.

They have kinship support groups available. Please contact Charlye Hahn 208-863-7142 or executivedirector@4theloveofkinship.org for more information.

No-Cost Support Group for Family Caregivers

• Are you an adult family caregiver caring for a spouse, a parent, a child, other relative, or a friend?
• Do you want to connect with other family caregivers?
• Would you like to learn how others are managing their caregiving role?
• Do you seek a safe space (no judgment) to talk about your caregiving experience?

Then this is the support group for you!

Monthly In-Person Support Group Information:

• The third Tuesday of every month, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
• NORCO, 1303 Silverstone Way, Meridian, off of I-84, near Overland and Eagle Roads, second floor conference room

Contact Information:

• Janna Thoftne is the facilitator and coordinator of the monthly support group. Janna is a retired social worker and currently works as a case manager for a local mental health agency.
• Email: janna1024@sbcglobal.net and
• Phone: 916-293-6310 (text is preferred)

When: Meets on the Second Wednesday of the month from 1pm-2pm and on the Fourth Wednesday of the month from 10am-11am

Where: Priest River Senior Center, 336 East Jackson Ave. Priest River, Idaho 83856

• To learn more about caregiver programs
• Have an opportunity to meet and discuss challenges and solutions with other caregivers
• Meetings are conducted by trained facilitators

Contact Bobbie Moss at 925-366-4095 or leave a message at 208-448-2352

• When: The fourth Sunday of every month
• Time: Noon
• Where: St. Stephen’s Church, Davis Room
• Who: All caregivers are welcome, regardless of the age or condition of the person they care for.
• Please verify the support group’s time and date on their website before attending.

Each meeting will provide a welcoming and confidential environment for caregivers to:

• Share their experiences and challenges.
• Offer support and encouragement to one another.
• Learn about helpful resources and coping strategies.
• Connect with others who understand the unique demands of caregiving.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact The Ven. Eileen O’Shea
208-514-9506
eoshea.07@gmail.com

North Idaho Center for Independent Living serves the following counties:

• Moscow (208-883-0523)
• Coeur d’Alene
• Hayden
• Bonners Ferry
• Sandpoint
• Post Falls (208-457-3891)
• Lewiston (208-746-9033)
• Orofino
• Grangeville
• Surrounding areas

Caregiver related services include:

• In-Home Support Services
• Support groups (Dementia, mental health, etc.)

WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) is a peer-support group for families, caregivers, love ones and/or the person living with mental illness. They follow the Mary Ellen Copeland model & a few other helpful learning tools that will enhance your mental wellbeing. They meet every Wednesday from 4:00 -5:00 p.m.. PST

Findhelpidaho.org connects Idahoans seeking help with resources in their local community. It’s free, confidential, easy to use, and provides up-to-date information in more than 100 languages.
Through community collaboration and support, findhelpidaho.org works to improve health and social outcomes throughout Idaho.

We recommend using this statewide resource database if you need a resource that is not caregiver-specific or in the ICA Resource Database.

Navigators can help you find resource using a statewide resource database. They can help find resources to address various concerns including employment, food, domestic violence, housing, mental health, transportation, medical care, and more. Navigators can help with rental and deposit assistance for families with children in the home who qualify. They have an online resource list: https://211-idaho.communityos.org/

A support group for caregivers of those with autism to gather for a moderated discussion and resource sharing that meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Attendees receive complimentary dinner and childcare services. Parent/Guardian(s) are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start time to provide the Childcare Specialists with essential information about your child to prepare for any possible issues. After the meeting, parents receive a report on their child’s care during the group session.
RSVP is necessary at least two days before each meeting to ensure we have adequate staff and make the necessary arrangements for dinner and childcare. However, we understand the challenges that may arise in planning and will try our best to accommodate late RSVPs. Our primary aim is to maintain a low staff-to-child ratio to provide adequate care.

This virtual support group meets twice a month, on 2nd and 4th Mondays, to help with tips, ideas and a listening ear to caregivers.  Contact Cherie Villeneuve at 509-332-0365 to get sign in information. All unpaid caregivers are welcome to attend.