The Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP) helps grandparents and other non-parent relatives in caring for a relative child or adult child with a disability.
Who we serve
RAPP helps grandparents and other non-parent relatives who are the primary caregivers for children ages 0-17.
The program also serves parents and other older relatives living with and caring for an adult child with a disability.
Eligibility
You may qualify for RAPP services if you are 55 or older and are:
- A grandparent or relative (other than parent) caring for a child age 0-17, or
- A parent or relative caring and living with an individual age 18+ with a disability
Free services
- Support groups and social events to connect to other families like yours
- Counseling to talk about your experience and get help making decisions
- Training to learn skills for providing care and advocating for your own needs
- Funds for camps, babysitting or other activities to help you get a break
- Supplies to support daily care including clothing, school supplies and furniture
- Information and referrals to other services and resources
For more information, call 503-846-3060(Link opens phone app) or email familycaregiversupport@washingtoncountyor.gov (Link opens in new window).
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Oregon Kinship Navigator
Another great resource is the Oregon Kinship Navigator(Link is external) (Link opens in new window), a statewide resource and referral service for grandparents raising grandchildren and other relative caregivers. There website houses a resource guide for relative caregivers and a to-do list to those new to parenting a relative child. They also offer a virtual Conversation and Connections group that cover topics such as boundaries, trauma, parenting, grief and more. Call 833-201-5557(Link opens phone app) or email info@oregonkinshipnavigator.org (Link opens in new window) for more information.