Resource Library

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.

OSFS Is a non-profit 501(C) 3, faith-based community service organization. OSFS offers the following services:

• Respite care: They have different options for respite. Call or visit them in Coeur d’ Alene to inquire about these services.
• Caregiver education: Powerful Tools for Caregiver classes and SAVY Caregiver training are available. Check their website or call for more information
• Support groups: Their Caregiver Support Group is currently meeting on the 2nd and the 4th Saturday of each month from 1:30 to 3:30. Call to reserve your spot!

Parenting Aspergers Community provides families with information that is applicable to all family members. Find a list of the support groups in the state of Idaho on this website.

An online Facebook group of caregivers who strive to support each other in the struggles that can come with caring for a loved one. This group thrives by showing love, respect, loyalty, and dignity for each member in the group.

There are Relatives as Parents support groups statewide that offer support, training, resources, and encouragement to grandparents or other family members that are raising the child of a relative either formally or informally.

Information on Support Groups:

Region 1: Relatives as Parents support group. Contact Jessica Gross or Glenda Weaver by calling 208-660-4905 or visit https://www.facebook.com/RelativesAsParentINC/ 

Region 3 & 4: Idaho Relatives As Parents (IRAP) support group. Email IRAPTRVY@gmail.com for more information.
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursday of month from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and 1st Monday from 1 – 2 p.m.
For information on the Spanish speaking group, contact Elva Villareal by calling 208-888-3331 or emailing Elva.Villarreal@a3ssa.com

Region 5: Kinship/GAP support group. Contact Shawna Wasko at 208-736-2126 for more information.

Region 6: Kinship Care Support: Contact the local Area Agency on Aging for current support group information at 208-233-4032 or email Mike@sicog.org.

Region 7: Email Mike@sicog.org for more information.

Idaho Families of Adults with Disabilities is a non-profit that provides help to families, providers, and friends that care for an adult with disabilities. Membership in this group provides discounts on educational seminars, access to family resource specialists, social opportunitites, networking, and hands-on support.