CAREGIVER SUPPORT

This page provides resources to community programs and resources to navigate systems as an advocate for your loved ones.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) grantees provide five types of services:

• information to caregivers about available services;

• assistance to caregivers in gaining access to the services;

• individual counseling, organization of support groups, and caregiver training;

• respite care; and;

• supplemental services, on a limited basis.

These services work in conjunction with other state and community-based services to provide a coordinated set of supports. Studies have shown that these services can reduce caregiver depression, anxiety, and stress as well as enable caregivers to provide care longer, thereby avoiding or delaying the need for costly institutional care.

Get paid as a caregiver for a family member: Some government programs pay family or friends of people with disabilities to help with daily activities including personal care, giving medicine, cooking, cleaning, and more.

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