Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

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FCSP services for family caregivers are provided through local area agencies on aging (AAAs) and include: 
- Information 
- Assistance 
- Individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training 
- Respite care 
- Limited supplemental services, such as transportation and home modifications

Website:

https://www.aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Family_Caregiver_Services/

Phone:

To be connected to your local AAA within California, call: (800) 510-2020

Caregiver Eligibility:

- Anyone age 18 or older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility
Special Populations:
- Adults age 55 or older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities
- Grandparents or other relatives age 55 or older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Care Recipient Eligibility:

- Anyone age 60 or older
Exception:
- Adults with dementia can be any age

https://www.aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Family_Caregiver_Services/