Caregiving

Each year, over 44 million Americans dedicate 37 billion hours to providing unpaid, informal care to adult family members and friends with chronic illnesses or conditions that prevent them from managing daily tasks like bathing, taking medications, or preparing meals on their own.

If this applies to you, you are a family caregiver!

Even if you don’t identify with the term "family caregiver," it simply means you are offering care and support to someone who is unable to fully care for themselves.

Our Family Caregiver Support Program, along with our community partners, is here to offer the support, information, and respite you need during your caregiving journey. Although funding for paid caregiving services is limited, these resources can help you navigate the challenges of caregiving.

Family Caregiving

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program – The National Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) funds a range of supports that assist family and informal caregivers to care for their loved ones at home. Eligible family caregivers include:

Family member or informal caregiver providing care to an individual 60 years of age or older.
Family member or informal caregiver providing care to an individual of any age with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
Grandparents and other relatives (not birth or adoptive parents) 55 years of age and older providing care to children under the age of 18.
Grandparents and other relatives (not birth or adoptive parents) 55 years of age and older providing care to an adult age 18-59 with a disability.

Caregiver Respite Voucher Program

There are a variety of respite options available to caregivers in our area, including adult day services or day health programs, and short-term overnight respite care.

Click HERE to read more about the Caregiver Respite Voucher Program, including eligibility requirements.

Click HERE to see if you are eligible for the Caregiver Respite Voucher Program.