Thrive Alliance’s Relative Caregiver Support Group is among recipients of the Aging Aging Achievement Award issued by the National Association for Area Agencies.
The awards program was launched in 2005 to recognize outstanding AAA and Title VI aging programs.
The local Thrive Alliance program began in January 2017 to offer services to adults who raise children related to them who are not in the custody of the state.
“Circumstances like a parent abusing substances often leave children in the care of a relative like a grandmother, a setup called kinship care and this supportive program assists them to access resources,” states Christina Rajanayakam, family caregiver services coordinator.
Through it, children and relatives receive services like information and referral, support groups, recreation and enrichment, family advocacy, educational workshops, and legal training.
Thrive Alliance partnered with Family Services, Legal Aid and local psychologist Dr. Darla McKeeman to deliver the services.
Questions about this program or senior services can be directed to 812-372-6918.
