Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
The ADRC is designed to empower people to make informed choices, streamline access to long-term supports and services and facilitates access to resources for older adults, caregivers, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center assist and promote the development of quality respite and crisis care programs, help families locate respite and crisis care services, and serve as a strong voice for respite in all forums.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Best Programs for Caregiving
Best Programs for Caregiving is a free online directory of proven support programs for family and friend caregivers of individuals living with dementia.
Whether you are a caregiver yourself or a professional whose organization serves dementia caregivers, you can use this tool to find and compare evidence-based programs from across the country that address caregivers’ unique challenges and concerns.
A partnership between Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and Family Caregiver Alliance.
Eldercare Locator
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
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
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 here. Your personal information is private and secure. FCA does not share information without your signed permission.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Office of Aging and Adult Services/ Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)
AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Aging and Adult Services Helpline (866) 758-5035
To identify contacts for your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA), click here.
Related Resources
Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
CareScout (cost of long-term care near you)
The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The CareScout tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.
Louisiana Community Choices Waiver
Government program assists low-income adults who require nursing level of care to remain in the community by helping to pay for home and community based services including:
– Care management
– Personal emergency response system
– Home modifications
Also, assists residents of nursing homes return to the community, if they are able to do so safely, by managing the transition and providing the appropriate community based services.
*Individuals eligible for the EDA waiver may also be eligible for Long-Term Care-Personal Services (LT-PCs) waiver
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Related Resources
Government Benefits and General Information
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
The ADRC is designed to empower people to make informed choices, streamline access to long-term supports and services and facilitates access to resources for older adults, caregivers, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model
The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model is a voluntary nationwide model test that aims to support people with dementia and their unpaid caregivers. The GUIDE Model focuses on comprehensive, coordinated dementia care and aims to improve quality of life for people with dementia, reduce strain on their unpaid caregivers, and enable people with dementia to remain in their homes and communities.
Check out where health care innovation is happening HERE. You may also find the GUIDE Participant List to check for additional information.
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) offers the GUIDE program in partnership with Tembo Health. Learn more information about this GUIDE program through FCA HERE.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Louisiana Answers
Government website offers an online search tool to help consumers locate aging and disability services including:
– Telephone help lines
– Home and community based services
– Transportation
– Legal assistance
– Respite
– Hospice
(This list is not exhaustive, please visit website for information on more services)
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Louisiana County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(225) 219-5000
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs
Provides Louisiana’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Louisiana Medicaid
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.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Medicaid Profiles by State
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.
Contact Information
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)
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.
Contact Information
National Resources for Family Caregivers
Individuals, families and caregivers can explore this list of national organizations to help locate information and support on topics and issues – such as caregiver and older adult resources, government resources, faith-based organizations, health organizations, rare disorders, legal assistance, palliative and hospice, veterans’ resource.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
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.
Contact Information
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
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.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
USAGov – Government Benefits
Get information on government programs that may help pay for food, housing, health care, and other basic living expenses. Learn about Social Security and government checks.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Related Resources
Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Acadiana Legal Services
Private, nonprofit law firm providing services in these areas of law: Consumer, education, family, juvenile, health, housing, civil rights, administrative (benefits), and elder law.
Contact Information
(800) 256-1175
Disability Rights Louisiana
Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) is a not-for-profit organization that protects and advocates for the human and legal rights of people with disabilities of all ages across our state.
Contact Information
(800) 960-7705
Legal Services of North Louisiana
Contact Information
(800) 826-9265
Long Term Care Ombudsman
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.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Louisiana Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services (APS) assist vulnerable adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Hotline.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Louisiana Law Help
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Client services for the following issues: Domestic violence and family problems, consumer, benefits, and elder law.
Related Resources
Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver
Government program provides adult day health care to assist low-income adults who require nursing level of care remain in the community and avoid placement in a nursing home.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
The ADRC is designed to empower people to make informed choices, streamline access to long-term supports and services and facilitates access to resources for older adults, caregivers, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
HomeCare Association of Louisiana (HCLA)
Provides information about in-home care and listings of in-home care agencies, members of HCLA.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
ILRU Directory of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Associations
The ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization) program is a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living.
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) provide independent living services for people with disabilities. These programs provide tools, resources, and supports for integrating people with disabilities fully into their communities to promote equal opportunities, self-determination, and respect.
Check out the website link to access the CIL listing by state – including program names, website and contact information.
Long Term Care-Personal Care Services (LT-PCs) Waiver
Government program supplements other Medicaid waivers to assist older persons and adults with disabilities remain in their own homes by providing in-home care
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Louisiana Community Choices Waiver
Government program assists low-income adults who require nursing level of care to remain in the community by helping to pay for home and community based services including:
– Care management
– Personal emergency response system
– Home modifications
Also, assists residents of nursing homes return to the community, if they are able to do so safely, by managing the transition and providing the appropriate community based services.
*Individuals eligible for the EDA waiver may also be eligible for Long-Term Care-Personal Services (LT-PCs) waiver
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Louisiana County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(225) 219-5000
Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (LMHPCO)
Provides information about end-of-life care. Its website includes a Find a Hospice search tool which allows users to locate hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Louisiana Statewide Independent Living Council
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
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Association (PACE) – Louisiana
PACE programs in Louisiana coordinate and provide the entire continuum of care and services to their older enrollees with chronic care needs to enable them to continue living safely in the community as long as possible. Care and services include:
– Adult day health care
– Medical care
– Home health care and personal care
– All necessary prescription drugs
– Social services
– Respite care
– Hospital and nursing home care when necessary
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (LMHPCO)
Provides information about end-of-life care. Its website includes a Find a Hospice search tool which allows users to locate hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Louisiana Nursing Home Association (LNHA)
Provides information about nursing homes and offers directories of nursing home facilities in Louisiana. Database consists of facilities that are LNHA members.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance)
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) have come together to form the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance).
Find the right Home Care or Hospice Agency using this comprehensive database of more than 10,000 home care and hospice agencies to find an agency near you: https://allianceforcareathome.org/find-a-provider/