Family Caregiver Support Program
This program provides a multi-faceted system of support services for family caregivers and for grandparents raising grandchildren or older individuals who are relative caregivers. The intent is to ease the emotional, physical and financial strain of caregiving.
A caregiver is a person who assumes the responsibility for assisting and caring for an individual who cannot carry out the basic activities of daily living.
Services available to complement the care provided by caregivers may include minor home repair, chore services, durable medical equipment, counseling and respite care.
The following are also available for clients:
- Lending Library
- Caregiver Resource Kit
- List of Support Groups
Eligibility Criteria:
- Caregivers of older adults age 60 and over
- Grandparents and relative caregivers of children not more than 18 years of age (including grandparents who are sole caregivers of grandchildren and those individuals who are affected by mental retardation or who have developmental disabilities)
- To qualify for "respite care", Caregiver must reside in the home with the care recipient. The Care Recipient must not be able to perform at least two activities of daily living.
- Client must reside in Dallas County
Referral Process:
- Clients may call 2-1-1 or (214) 379-4636 to be referred to this program
- Clients may also be referred to this program by Advocacy Center for the Elderly Affiliate agencies.
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