Child Family Caregiver

Understanding Your Journey as a Caregiver

Caring for a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) requires extraordinary dedication, patience, and resources that can sometimes feel overwhelming. You navigate daily challenges that others may never comprehend, from managing complex care routines to seeking appropriate support services while trying to maintain a nurturing home environment. Your commitment to providing the best possible life for your child is unwavering, but we understand that even the most devoted caregivers need support systems that recognize their unique circumstances. Without proper support, you might face increasing stress, financial strain, and difficulty accessing the specialized resources your child needs to thrive, potentially affecting both your wellbeing and your ability to provide optimal care.

How Our Family Caregiver Program Supports You

At RiseUP, we believe family members often provide the most compassionate and consistent care for children with IDD, which is why we’ve developed our specialized Family Caregiver Program. You can receive professional support while remaining your child’s primary caregiver, allowing your family to stay together in your own home while accessing essential services. The program acknowledges your expertise as a parent while providing the additional resources, training, and compensation you deserve for the specialized care you provide daily. You’ll work with our experienced team who will help you navigate waiver services, community resources, and develop personalized care plans that address your child’s unique needs while supporting your entire family unit.

Your Path to Supported Caregiving

Joining our Family Caregiver Program begins with a simple conversation about your family’s specific needs and circumstances. You’ll receive comprehensive training designed to enhance your caregiving skills and confidence, ensuring you feel fully prepared to provide specialized support. Our team will guide you through the contracting process, explaining how you can receive compensation for the invaluable care you provide while maintaining your role as a family member. You’ll maintain regular contact with our supportive staff who will help you adjust care plans as your child develops, connect you with additional resources, and provide ongoing encouragement during challenging periods.

The Difference Professional Support Makes

By partnering with RiseUP’s Family Caregiver Program, you’re not just accessing a service – you’re joining a community committed to supporting families like yours. Your child benefits from remaining in their familiar home environment while receiving consistent care from the person who knows them best. You gain financial support, professional guidance, and relief from the isolation that many caregivers experience, allowing you to sustain your caregiving role with greater confidence and resources. Your entire family experiences improved stability and well-being as specialized support is integrated seamlessly into your home life, creating a foundation for long-term success and development for your child with IDD.

Contact our Director of Residential Services today to learn how our Family
Caregiver Program can support your family’s unique journey.