Family Caregiver Grant Program
The Family Caregiver Support program enables frail older adults to maintain their homes by assisting them with respite care.
Description of Service
The Family Caregiver Support Program provides funding for respite care and light housekeeping tasks for individuals 60 and older who are having difficulties maintaining their own home or apartment due to physical or mental disabilities whether long term or short term. The criteria includes the need for regular assistance in the home, preferably from a full time or live-in caregiver.
Goal
To enable individuals 60 and over to maintain their own home and remain independent by assisting the full time caregiver with respite and housekeeping tasks.
Eligibility
Recipients must be a caregiver of an individual 60 or older or a caregiver who is 60 or over caring for a grandchild who is under 18 years of age. A NENAAA case manager, taking into consideration their functional and financial need must determine eligibility. Grant funding may be available.
Counties served
The 22 county service area.
Number of people served annually
Over 100
What the respite provider can do
Take the place of the full time caregiver doing whatever is needed for their loved one, including but not limited to personal care, supervision, housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, and laundry.
Providers
Are contracted by the client and paid by the client. An In-Home Chore Grant, if the client is eligible, will reimburse the client up to the monthly contracted amount. Names of Providers will be offered to the client.
Want more information?
Call (800) 672-8368 or (402) 370-3454