Family Caregiver Services by State

Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.

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​The Aging and Disability Resource Center provides information about and referrals to aging and disability information, programs and services.

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The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities

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FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.

CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.

www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/

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There are two services programs available: National Family Caregiver Support Program and Kentucky Family Caregiver Program.

The National Family Caregiver Support Program offers flexible benefits and support services to informal caregivers of people 60 years of age or older, an individual with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder and also for grandparents and relatives aged 55 or older caring for a relative child no older than 18 years of age related by birth, marriage or adoption.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program provides a wide range of services including matching grandparent caregivers with support groups and providing information about resources, assistance in accessing services, counseling and training.

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Kentucky’s Hart-Supported Living Program is a non-Medicaid program that allows Kentucky residents with disabilities to remain living at home with the aid of personal care services, respite care, home modifications, medical equipment, and skill training. Family members, including spouses and adult children, are allowed to be hired and paid as the personal care attendant. 

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Government program assists low-income adults who require nursing level of care remain in their own homes by helping to pay for home and community based services including care management and in-home care.

*Consumer Directed Option (CDO) is an option of the HCB waiver which allows care receivers to hire a relative or friend to provide the care they need.

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The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

The Michelle P. Waiver is a Medicaid program that assists persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities to remain living at home. This program allows certain family members to be hired and paid as the personal care provider. Other services may include:

• Respite
• Personal care
• Day training
• Home modifications
• Supported employment

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Kentucky’s Personal Care Attendant Program is a non-Medicaid program intended to assist disabled adults with functional loss of two or more limbs. This program helps qualified participants remain living at home by providing a personal care attendant that can assist with housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation, and personal services. Certain family members may be eligible to be hired and paid as the personal care attendant. 

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Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

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Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

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​The Aging and Disability Resource Center provides information about and referrals to aging and disability information, programs and services.

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Provides Kentucky’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes.

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Government website offers an online search tool to help consumers locate aging and disability services including:
– Long-term care facilities
– Home and community based services
– Transportation
– Legal assistance
– Respite
– Hospice

(This list is not exhaustive, please visit website for information on more services)

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There are two services programs available: National Family Caregiver Support Program and Kentucky Family Caregiver Program.

The National Family Caregiver Support Program offers flexible benefits and support services to informal caregivers of people 60 years of age or older, an individual with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder and also for grandparents and relatives aged 55 or older caring for a relative child no older than 18 years of age related by birth, marriage or adoption.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program provides a wide range of services including matching grandparent caregivers with support groups and providing information about resources, assistance in accessing services, counseling and training.

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Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.

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Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.

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Explore every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program to learn about coverage for low-income adults, Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems on the State Profiles map – by clicking on the map or select from drop down to see each state’s Medicaid and CHIP profile. Scroll down to the bottom page of the State profile to check eligibility requirements, enrollment process, etc.

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Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.

Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.

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The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

Also visit the online treatment locator to find help near you.

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Provides high quality civil legal services including these areas of law: Consumer/benefits, housing, family, employment, and civil rights. Special focus on senior citizen rights. Areas served are eastern and south central regions of Kentucky. 

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Adult Protective Services assists vulnerable and elder adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Hotline.

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Provides free civil legal services for low income residents of western and south-central Kentucky. 

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Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.

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Provides a legal helpline for older residents of Kentucky for advice on elder law, Medicare and Medicaid. Website contains downloadable legal forms. Assistance available in Spanish.

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Serves western Kentucky. 

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Offers free legal services to low income residents of Kentucky and information on an array of topics including elder law. Assistance also available in Spanish.

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Provides information about end-of-life care. Lists hospice and palliative care providers for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.

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A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and Referral
– Peer counseling
– Care Management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid

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Government program assists low-income adults who require nursing level of care remain in their own homes by helping to pay for home and community based services including care management and in-home care.

*Consumer Directed Option (CDO) is an option of the HCB waiver which allows care receivers to hire a relative or friend to provide the care they need.

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Government program assists older adults delay nursing home placement and remain in their own homes by helping to pay for home and community based services including:
– Care management
– In-home care
– Respite
– Home delivered meals

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Government-sponsored website informs people with disabilities of their rights and provides information on services and programs.

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Provides information about end-of-life care. Its online Find a Hospice Provider lists member hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.

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Offers online directories of in-home health care and hospice providers.

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Kentucky’s Personal Care Attendant Program is a non-Medicaid program intended to assist disabled adults with functional loss of two or more limbs. This program helps qualified participants remain living at home by providing a personal care attendant that can assist with housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation, and personal services. Certain family members may be eligible to be hired and paid as the personal care attendant. 

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Provides information about end-of-life care. Lists hospice and palliative care providers for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.

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Faith-based, non-profit network of affordable housing for older adults. Facilities include:
– Independent living apartments
– Assisted living
– Nursing homes

* Specialized services are available to adults with developmental disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in some areas.

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The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) directory lists health care facilities licensed by OIG in two file formats: Excel spreadsheet (.xlsx) and .pdf. E.g. family care home by county, long term care by county, personal care home by county, personal services agencies.

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KAHCF/KCAL’s mission is to elevate members through advocacy, professional development, and promotion of quality services. The Kentucky Center for Assisted Living (KCAL) was established in 2018 to serve assisted living communities. KAHCF/KCAL is one of the state affiliates of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living.

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Provides information about end-of-life care. Its online Find a Hospice Provider lists member hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.

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Offers online directories of in-home health care and hospice providers.

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Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.

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Government agency responsible for inspecting and licensing long-term care providers and facilities. Provides directories of long-term care facilities .

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