CareTogether
CareTogether of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) which provides emotional and professional support, advice, and resources on Covid-19 to 40,000 caregivers through their free CareTogether support line via text or chat. They will also be connected to the NDWA network that can provide advocacy and empowerment to workers facing exploitation or abuse. The CareTogether line will be staffed by hundreds of volunteers who will receive training on the mentoring model.
Strategy: Technology Product
Industry: Homecare,
https://caretogether.chat/
Project Details
Worker Target: Home-based
Caregivers
Innovation Fund Cycle: Spring 2020
Status: Finalist,
Organization Type: Nonprofit Organization,
Stage of Development: Implementation,
What We're Asking:
- Is a free, confidential support line an effective support system for caregivers seeking emotional and professional spport?
Can CareTogether model a sustinable volunteer ecosystem for scaling access to their support line?