Relative Caregiver Program
The University of Tennessee Relative Caregiver Program, Empowering Young Males for Success, is a Preventive Model mentoring program. Our goal is to work with boys, ages 10 to 15 that are being raised by our Relative Caregivers. About 90% of the boys that are part of the Relative Caregiver Program have no positive male role models and most of the families, if not all, are on a fixed income and cannot afford to have their kids participate in any programs such as cub scouts or boy scouts.
Most of the children that are being raised by their caregiver are doing well in school and at home; they are exhibiting no significant behavioral problems. The goal of the University of Tennessee Relative Caregiver Program, Empowering Young Males for Success, is to provide encouraging tools and activities for the young males to stay on the path to success. On April 27th the boys were able to offer their volunteer service at the Neighborhood Christian Center. Panarama-video 
The University of Tennessee Relative Caregiver Program, Empowering Young Males for Success, is a Preventive Model mentoring program. Our goal is to work with boys, ages 10 to 15 that are being raised by our Relative Caregivers. About 90% of the boys that are part of the Relative Caregiver Program have no positive male role models and most of the families, if not all, are on a fixed income and cannot afford to have their kids participate in any programs such as cub scouts or boy scouts.
Most of the children that are being raised by their caregiver are doing well in school and at home; they are exhibiting no significant behavioral problems. The goal of the University of Tennessee Relative Caregiver Program, Empowering Young Males for Success, is to provide encouraging tools and activities for the young males to stay on the path to success. On April 27th the boys were able to offer their volunteer service at the Neighborhood Christian Center. Panarama-video 
The University of Tennessee Relative Caregiver Program, Empowering Young Males for Success, is a Preventive Model mentoring program. Our goal is to work with boys, ages 10 to 15 that are being raised by our Relative Caregivers. About 90% of the boys that are part of the Relative Caregiver Program have no positive male role models and most of the families, if not all, are on a fixed income and cannot afford to have their kids participate in any programs such as cub scouts or boy scouts.-
Caregivers pose for picture after the caregiver support group.
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Children and caregivers in the Shelby County Relative Caregiver program participated in a Taekwondo class led by Master Chris Miller.
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Children in the SCRCP enjoyed a fun filled day of physical activity.
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The class learned about kicks and punches in the martial art of Taekwondo.
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The class learned about kicks and punches in the martial art of Taekwondo.
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UTHSC Relative Caregiver Program "Empowering Young Males for Success"
The University of Tennessee Relative Caregiver Program, Empowering Young Males for Success, is a Preventive Model mentoring program. Our goal is to work with boys, ages 10 to 15 that are being raised by our Relative Caregivers. About 90% of the boys that are part of the Relative Caregiver Program have no positive male role models and most of the families, if not all, are on a fixed income and cannot afford to have their kids participate in any programs such as cub scouts or boy scouts.
Most of the children that are being raised by their caregiver are doing well in school and at home; they are exhibiting no significant behavioral problems. The goal of the University of Tennessee Relative Caregiver Program, Empowering Young Males for Success, is to provide encouraging tools and activities for the young males to stay on the path to success.
Our next two sessions will take place on Saturday, May 11th and Saturday, June 1st at the UTHSC SAC (Student Activity Center) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you have any questions feel free to contact: Rodney A. Johnson at 901-448-3809.
The Relative Caregiver Program is implementing the caregiver support group conference call. The topic of discussion will be related to the theme of each month. If you are a caregiver and would like to join in on the conference call, please call 901 448-3323 for more information.
Relative Caregiver Newsletter
The Relative Caregiver Program is putting out a publication about the program activities, resources, upcoming events and other stories of interest. Download the Relative Caregiver Newsletter 
or contact Shunta Adams at 901-448-6511 to receive one in the mail.
RCP Is Looking for YOU!
The Relative Caregiver program is actively seeking interested volunteers for 2013 calendar year activities. Please contact Ms. Shunta Adams for more details either by phone at 901-448-3323 or by email at sadams10@uthsc.edu.
Upcoming Events
February
- 7th 4120 Mill Branch, Whitehaven Library
- 16th 800 Madison, UTHSC Gym, enter @Dunlap
- 21st 711 Jefferson, University of Tennessee
March
- 7th 4120 Mill Branch, Whitehaven Library
- 14th 620 Parkrose, Mount Vernon Baptist
- 16th 800 Madison, University of Tennessee
- 21st 711 Jefferson Avenue, University of Tennessee
April
- 4th 4120 Mill Branch, Whitehaven Library
- 11th 620 Parkrose, Mount Vernon Baptist
- 18th 800 Madison, University of Tennessee
- 20th 711 Jefferson Avenue, University of Tennessee
May
- 2nd 4120 Mill Branch, Whitehaven Library
- 9th 620 Parkrose, Mount Vernon Baptist
- 16th 800 Madison, University of Tennessee
- 18th 711 Jefferson Avenue, University of Tennessee
June
- 6th 4120 Mill Branch, Whitehaven Library
- 13th 620 Parkrose, Mount Vernon Baptist
- 20th 711 Jefferson Avenue
Children and Teens Activity Group YEP! Dates
- February 16th 800 Madison, University of Tennessee (Gym)
- March 16th 800 Madison, University of Tennessee (Gym)
- April 20th 800 Madison, University of Tennessee (Gym)
- May 18th 800 Madison, University of Tennessee (Gym)
- July 20th 800 Madison, University of Tennessee (Gym)
Whole Family Events
June 15th Whole Family Community Awareness Picnic
Community Activities
Arts Access - artsmemphis.org 
Caregiver Quick Links
Contact Us
Relative Caregiver Program
711 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
Map 
Phone: 901-448-3133
Toll-free:888-572-3323
TDD:901-448-4677
Fax: 901-448-3534
This program is in partnership with the TN Department of Children's Services. For information on the program in other parts of the state, visit the state's DCS website.
