Image by Kevin Jones

Kaylee taking nature photos

Image by Allison Solian

The Crafty Clovers visit Van Aken Dairy

Image by Allison Solian

RAPP Teen reads to youth at Town of Ulster Library during Ag Literacy Week.

Image by Allison

RAPP youth at 2016 Holiday dinner

Image by Pamela Barringer

RAPP Youth at the Kid's Classic 2016.

Image by Allison Solian

RAPP Youth show off their harvest at the Sojourner Truth Memorial Community Garden.

Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP)

The Relatives as Parents Program is designed to assist grandparents and other relative caregivers who have taken on the role of primary caregiver for related children. RAPP provides education, training to learn new parenting and coping skills, mutual peer support groups, inter-generational activities, respite, referrals and access to appropriate community based services and resources.

Our Mission

Relatives as Parents Program is committed to making a difference in the lives of relative caregivers and the youth they care for, by encouraging and supporting, providing education, and connecting them to valuable resources. RAPP strives to build, strengthen, and maintain cherished family ties.