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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.

Autism speaks advocates for individuals with Autism and their families. They provide a variety of resources and information for parents of children with autism that cover strategies to improve sleep, haircutting tips and other guides for the obstacles you may face day to day.

Best Practice Caregiving is an online resource for those caring for individuals with Dementia. This database contains information on more than 40 Dementia caregiving programs.

Daughterhood is an online and in-person peer support group for those caring for aging parents, family members, and friends. They provide education through webinars, blog posts, and information shared through the support groups.

The National Alliance on Mental Health provides a source of information and resources for those with a mental illness and their families and caregivers. They offer education and support groups for both individuals with mental illness and their families and caregivers. Call NAMI Idaho for local resources like support groups (in-person and online) and educational training. Email them for more information: idahonami@gmail.com. Find the NAMI Idaho in your area: NAMI TV (Treasure Valley), NAMI WRV (Wood River Valley), NAMI UV (Upper Valley), NAMI CDA (Coeur d’Alene), and NAMI FN (Far North).

Rays for Rare supports for medically fragile children through advocacy, support, and education for the child and their care provider. Supports available include family events, housekeeping, meal service, support groups and more.

The ALS Association Idaho chapter provides support groups for those living with ALS, their caregivers, friends, and loved ones. Their meetings include educational presentations and representatives for resources in the community. They also have other services like resource navigation, education, and consultation on the use of assistive technology/equipment.

The Family Caregiver Navigator project is a free referrral service that helps connect caregivers to services and supports in their community.

As a Community Action Agency, in addition to providing direct aid, they provide both active support and crisis intervention. EICAP places a high value on dignity and self-respect. Through resources from the government, churches, individuals and the overall community, they work to empower people.