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Offers support services to individuals providing unpaid care for elderly or disabled family members, as well as relatives aged 55 and older raising children under 18 or children with severe disabilities.
Services include respite care, homemaker assistance, and personal grooming support to aid caregivers. Additional services encompass bathing, dressing, hygiene, companionship, engaging in activities, exercising, running errands such as picking up prescriptions, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and accompaniment to outings and appointments.
Caregiver training programs are available to enhance caregiving skills, focusing on areas such as medication management, personal care, home safety, stress management, and self-care. These programs may include caregiver assessments, individualized plans, goal setting, and ongoing support routines. In-home respite care is also provided for dependent children, offering temporary relief for caregivers by ensuring care is delivered in the child’s home environment.
Additionally, caregiver and care receiver support groups are available, providing opportunities for mutual support, sharing resources, and addressing the well-being of both caregivers and care receivers. These groups may meet in-person, by telephone, or online, and are structured to ensure both caregivers and care receivers can participate in a supportive environment.
Grandparent support program for anyone 55+ who has stepped in to take responsibility for a relative child(ren) in situations where the mother or father cannot.
Offers counseling, information, training, resources, and support as grandparents navigate emotional, educational, technological, and disciplinary issues unique to the child(ren).
Services include legal information relevant to caring for a relative child, as well as possible access to respite care.
Provides support services to individuals caring for a Veteran with serious illness or disabilities. For qualifying individuals, access to training, counseling, or respite care may be available.
