Family for Keeps® Basic Caregiver Class Overview and Details

This basic class provides an invaluable hands-on learning experience. Whether you are a first-time parent, about to adopt your first medically fragile child, or an experienced foster parent, you will benefit from this program. 

Participants will learn a foundation of necessary healthcare knowledge, skills, resources and coping mechanisms to help prepare them to effectively care for their medically fragile child at home.

Who should attend? This class is suitable for everyone who cares for a child with chronic, complex health care needs (Parents, Siblings, Extended Family Members, Friends). Others in the community who interact with a medically fragile child will also benefit from this class (Case Managers, Social Workers, School Teachers, Day Care Staff, Respite Care Providers).

After completion of this class, you are eligible to take an Advanced Skills Workshop.