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NeighborCare
NeighborCare You don’t have to choose between your health and your child’s safety. If you are having a medical emergency and you have no care for your children, NeighborCare can find temporary care while you seek the help you need. NeighborCare is a system of community agencies that can partner to find care for your […]
Safe Place
Safe Place When teens find themselves in crisis or need a place to stay, they should know how and where to get help. Our nation’s young people deserve safety and shelter, and many youth feel they don’t have either. Thanks to Safe Place, immediate help is never too far away. Safe Place provides access to […]
On Ramp Resource Center
On Ramp Resource Center On Ramp is a drop-in resource center for any young adult 16-24 years old who may need help making the successful evolution from youth to being an independent adult. Through case management and structured support, our resource center staff empowers young adults to find employment, education and housing opportunities, ultimately leading […]
Youth Crisis Center
Youth Crisis Center The Relatives Crisis Center has been operating since 1974 providing a safe location for youth ages 7-17 who need a safe place to stay because they have run away from home, are homeless, or are in transition under the care of the Department of Social Services. For up to 21 days, youth […]
Additional Services
Additional Services The Relatives staff is pretty good at counseling (we went to school for it) and we’ll do that with you, and with your family if they want to. We don’t have all the answers though, so we really specialize in what’s called “referral services.” That means we know everybody and can help match […]
Meet The Relatives
Meet The Relatives Registration We are so glad you would like to join us for a Meet The Relatives Tour. This is an orientation opportunity for individuals who want to volunteer and organizations interested in partnering with The Relatives. Meet The Relatives is a free, hour-long introduction to our work and the many ways we […]
Needs List
Needs List Thank you for being a Relative and for your interest in supporting youth and young adults facing crisis. The Relatives relies on the generosity of people just like you to help supply our kids with basic necessities. High Priority Items: Gift Cards (Aldi, Walmart, Target, Food Lion) Socks, underwear and t-shirts Curly […]
Referral Links
Referral Links Our Partners Alexander Youth Network National Safe Place Advocacy Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services Council for Children’s Rights Community Resources Teen Help Charlotte Employment Services Bridge Jobs Program North Carolina Division of Employment Goodwill Industries Financial Assistance, Food, Free Clinics Bethlehem Center – Baltimore Ave Child Care Resources Charlotte Community Health Clinic […]
Our Team
Part of Our Family: The Relatives Team The Relatives team members come from all different backgrounds to make a diverse group of leaders, counselors, mentors, and transition specialists. We work around the clock to keep our youth safe and secure. From the staff to the youth we serve, we value this family above all else. […]
Our History
Our History The Relatives was founded in 1974 by members of the Dilworth United Methodist Church. The parishioners saw children sleeping on benches along East Blvd and in Freedom Park, so they created a shelter in the church basement. The Relatives received its name from the youth staying in the shelter. Rather than tell their […]
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