Caring for an aging or ill family member is stressful, exhausting and also rewarding. The CJFS Caregivers Support Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 6:00pm-7:30pm, in the LJCC Senior Lounge, providing an opportunity for caregivers to find mutual emotional support. Caregivers exchange coping skills, support and motivate one another, share community resources, and learn from experts in matters related to caregiving. Please see the brochure below to learn more about the monthly topics.

Take advantage of this free program open to the public. Click the links below for more information on our Caregiver Support Group and a schedule.

Click here for a Caregiver Support Group brochure 

Alabama Cares is a program of the Office of Senior Citizens Services in Jefferson County (OSCA) that provides caregivers of aging adults with respite care services and financial assistance for in-home supplies needed for care. CJFS assists OSCA by completing assessments to determine eligibility for the program and assisting clients in securing services. To apply for this program, you must contact the Office of Senior Citizens Services at 205-325-1416.

The Roth family describes how the CJFS Caregiver Support Group touched their lives during a family illness.