The Let’s Start Caregivers Group began in 1997. It was formed to offer support to caregivers- grandmothers, aunts, and friends who care for children while their mom is in prison or using drugs. It is unique in that it is coordinated by women who are caregivers themselves.
Caregivers of these children face a number of challenges: housing, legal services, and behavior and emotional issues. They are faced with overwhelming demands which often leaves them feeling alone and frustrated.
What we do...
Let’s Start Caregivers group:
- Offers monthly support process
- Provides individual follow-up to participants in a peer mentor type relationship
- Makes referrals to meet individual needs, especially relating to family concerns, housing issues, legal assistance, and prison and addiction concerns
- Offers "Learning Club" to children of participants
- Advocates for change in the criminal justice system
Members of Let’s Start caregivers group are: Women of Hope
"Since I’ve been coming to the Caregivers group, I thank God for the women I’ve met. I have found Hope."
- Caregiver Participant
Let’s Start meets Every Tuesday night (6:30- 8 pm)
St. Vincent DePaul Parish
1408 S. 10th St.
St. Louis, MO 63104
For more information please call 314-241-2324 or email: Sr. Jackie Toben
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