About Us | Caregivers Outreach, Inc.

Who We Are

Caregivers Outreach, Inc. (formerly known as Caregivers Outreach Ministries Empowerment, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting family caregivers of all ages. Founded on June 14, 2006, by Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Diane Cooper, Caregivers Outreach was born from her personal journey caring for her father and later her husband. Witnessing firsthand the emotional, physical, and financial challenges caregivers face, she committed to creating a community where caregivers are educated, supported, and never feel alone.

Our Story

Starting with the first caregiver recognition event at Co-op City’s Dreiser Loop Community Center, held in partnership with AARP Peachtree Chapter 4997, Caregivers Outreach has celebrated over 300 family caregivers across New York during National Family Caregivers Month. As the caregiver community needs grew, so did we expanding into education workshops, expert talks, caregiver resource navigation, and policy advocacy to build strong support networks. Through collaborations with healthcare institutions, faith communities, and local organizations, Caregivers Outreach continues to elevate the visibility of caregivers across New York.

As the caregiving landscape evolved, Caregivers Outreach expanded its mission to include youth caregivers; children and teens who take on responsibilities beyond their developmental years.

In 2015, Caregivers Outreach launched the Youth Caregivers Initiative in the Bronx to identify and support youth caregivers in school-based settings.
In 2025, that pioneering work expanded into a full youth division:
Caregivers Outreach: Youth Empowerment (COYE) the first New York program fully dedicated to advancing research, resilience, and recognition for youth caregivers.

Today, Caregivers Outreach stands as a leading voice for caregivers of all ages honoring their sacrifices, empowering their journeys, and advancing the belief that caregivers need care too. We remain steadfast in our commitment to support families, elevate community well-being, and drive policy reform that promotes dignity, equity, and access for all caregivers.

Mission

The organization exists to strengthen and celebrate the caregiver community through five key pillars: Research, Advocacy & Policy, Direct Services, Education & Training, and Respite.

We work to advance understanding through research, champion caregiver voices through advocacy, provide hands-on support through direct services, empower growth through education and training, and promote well-being through respite opportunities.

Together, these pillars create a foundation that uplifts caregivers, builds community awareness, and ensures every caregiver, especially youth has the support and recognition they deserve.