Seminars: in-person presentations held in the community and open to all caregivers. We have scheduled a few for the winter/spring at Atria Crossgate in Albany (140 Washington Ave). Register (and get directions) by calling 869-0211. Each is held from 5-6pm:
Telephone Seminars: one-time informational presentations held via conference call so you can participate from the comfort of home. In February we will have a presentation on options for respite care, where your loved one receives care in or out of the home so that you have a break from caregiving. In June the presentation will be an educational experience about Hospice; everyone is guaranteed to learn something new. Additional seminars are planned for the Fall. Call 465-1398 Advance registration is required
Telephone Support Group: ongoing monthly interactive meetings held via telephone conference call. New members welcomed throughout the year. This group will meet once a month on Thursday from 7-8pm. Schedule provided upon registering. Call 465-1398 Advance registration is required 12-week Tune-up: weekly classes will focus on coping with stress, problem-solving and self-care. This is an evidence-based model program, proven effective and originally developed by the University at Albany and Senior Services of Albany. Each class is held over the telephone as a conference call, led by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has seven years experience with this model and conference call format. Class will meet for the months of March, April and May on Wednesdays from 7-8pm. Participants must be registered before March 1st. Call 465-1398 for advance registration. Caregiver Telephone Groups: Monthly meetings, Tuesday or Wednesday at 7 pm. Albany County caregivers can participate in monthly meetings held by telephone conference call. Participants learn strategies for coping with stress, problem-solving and taking care of themselves. Contact The Caregiver Connection program at Senior Services of Albany, 465-1398 or tpettinger@seniorservicesofalbany.com. Kin Caregiver Support Project Offers Workshops and Presentations The Kin Caregiver Support Project, Government Law Center, Albany Law School is now offering free clinics, workshops, and other types of presentations to caregivers and professionals anywhere in New York State. In addition, the Project is preparing to publish county-specific kin caregiver resource guides for each county in New York State. If you have information for publication in these guides, or for more information about the Project, please contact Gerard Wallace as soon as possible at gwall@albanylaw.edu. The project is a collaboration of AARP New York and The Government Law Center, with funding provided by the AARP Foundation and the New York Life Foundation. Free Legal Representation for Caregivers in New York City from MFY's Kinship Caregiver Law Project Grandparents and other kin caregivers who reside in the five boroughs of New York City and need legal help may contact MFY's Kinship Caregiver Law Project on Mondays and Wednesdays between 10 a.m. - 4:00 pm by calling 212-417-3774. The project also conducts free training on legal issues affecting kinship caregivers to both caregivers and social service workers. Groups interested in training should call 212-417-3774. For more information on MFY, visit www.mfy.org. |
Meetings: Kinship Care support groups offer support to both the non-parent relative adults and the children whom they are raising. The meetings are held at the following locations and times: Kinship Care Support Group is as follows: 2nd Tuesday of Every Month 3rd Tuesday of Every Month 4th Wednesday of Every Month |
100 Slingerland Street • Albany, New York 12202
