Enhanced VolunteerThe Care Team® concept began in 1985 when CarePartners founders, Earl Shelp, Ph.D. and Ronald Sunderland, Ed. D., joined together to provide a support system of care for a colleague who was diagnosed with AIDS. The founders started a network of congregational partnerships that could provide compassionate care through volunteer programs using the award winning Care Team® model.
As AIDS became a treatable disease the Care Team® concept expanded to serve persons with Alzheimer’s, related dementia and other challenges of aging.
Today, our programs support the family caregiver and individuals living with memory loss and other challenges of aging. Our Care Team® model continues to provide quality support through our partnerships with congregations and nonprofit organization across the Greater Houston area.