Welcome! This site is designed for family caregivers. It's for those who are helping a spouse, aging parent, a child or sibling with special needs, or a friend or family member.
     Here you'll find spirituality, information and resources for Catholic caregivers. To read more about the founders, Monica and Bill Dodds, go here.

 Join the Friends of St. John the Caregiver, an international Catholic organization
   addressing the growing needs of family caregivers and sponsor of
   YourAgingParent.com. It's free!
     FSJC was featured in the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' 2007-2008
    Respect Life Program. Material for family caregivers is available there in English and
    Spanish.

"A Catholic Guide    to Caring for Your Aging Parent"      by Monica Dodds

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Week of January 23, 2011 Prayer Requests    Your Child with Special Needs Dear Friends:        On this week of the annual March for Life, we want to remember all families who provide care for a child with special needs. It isn't just parents and siblings, but grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who may play an important role in helping. And, for members of the child's own generation, offering that help can go on for many decades. (We hear from some caregivers who now assist their adult brother or sister because Mom and Dad have passed away or, because of age and poor health, they are no longer able to provide the needed care.)        Caregiving is pro-life! - - -        Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who have responded to this year's Annual Appeal. (No, it's not too late to make a donation. There's an information letter here and donor form here. Or you can give online. Thank you!) - - -         This week we're so pleased to welcome Arthur F. of Michigan as the newest member of the Friends of St. John the Caregiver. Please keep him and his intentions in your prayers. He has promised to pray for you and yours.        And again this week we cordially invite you to join the Friends of St. John the Caregiver! (FSJC's programs include YourAgingParent.com and CatholicCaregivers.com.) You can find out more about becoming a member here.        No meetings, no dues. All we ask is that you pray for caregivers and those receiving care. Our members include caregivers, care-receivers, and those who support both (including quite a few former caregivers).        You can:         sign up on-line here                 or call us toll-free at 1-800-392-JOHN (5646)                or print and mail an application form.        God bless you!                                                           Monica and Bill To contact us To join FSJC To make a donation To view or make prayer requests Materials order form Past "Dear Friends" letters "Among Friends" quarterly newsletter