November is National Family Caregivers Month!  Baltimore City joins the nation in recognizing family members, friends, neighbors, and other unpaid supportive individuals who care for older adults, grand children and people with disabilities. There are more than 53 million family caregivers nationwide, including thousands in Baltimore City, who give compassionate assistance and support to loved ones and others in need. Often caregivers sacrifice their own wellbeing.  Please join in saluting the immeasurable contributions of family caregivers through words of encouragement, giving them a break from caregiving, hosting a special event, and connecting them to supportive resources. 

Contact the BCHD Family Caregivers Program for more information at 410-396-1337. 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers (2025)

The Baltimore City Health Department is hosting Powerful Tools for Caregivers to provide unpaid famaly caregivers the necessary tools needed to care for themselves - while caring for others. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week program that offers caregivers in-person supportative classes and selfcare opportunities that focuse on: Taking Care of You, Reducing Personal Stress, Communicating Effectively with Others, Communicating Effectively in Challenging Situations, Learning From Our Emotions, and Making Tough Caregiving Decisions. 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Program Dates are being held on the following days:

• Friday, January 24, 2025
• Friday, January 31, 2025
• Friday, February 7, 2025
• Friday, February 14, 2025
• Friday, February 21, 2025
• Friday, February 28, 2025

Registration opens on Sunday, December 1, 2024. For more information, please call 410-396-1337 or 443-615-6233