Connecticut’s National Family Caregiver Support Program is funded by Title IIE funds under an amendment to the federal Older Americans Act. It is operated in partnership with the State of Connecticut Department of Social Services, Elderly Services Division and the five Connecticut Area Agencies on Aging.

Services offered under this program are as follows:

• INFORMATION: Providing information to caregivers about available resources.
• ASSISTANCE: Linking caregivers to the available services in the area.
• INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING: Assisting caregivers in making decisions and solving problems relating to their caregiving roles.
• CAREGIVER TRAINING: Teaching caregivers techniques to help with their charge.
• RESPITE CARE: Providing caregivers a temporary break from their caregiving responsibilities such as adult day care, home health aides and short- term stays at a nursing home or assisted living facility.
• SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES: Items or services designed to help “fill the gap” when there is a need and there are no other ways to obtain the service or item. “Things” such as adult diapers, hearing aids, grab bars for bathrooms and services such as getting a porch fixed (so no one gets hurt) or putting in safety equipment.
• AGING RESOURCE CENTER: Offers materials on aging issues such as books and videos for caregivers and professionals.

A thorough assessment of the client is conducted to determine the level of need for the caregiver and client (clients must be 60 years of age or older). After the assessment, a care plan is developed and a determination is made of what other services may be available to the client.

For more information on the Connecticut’s National Family Caregiver Support Program, please contact Pat Wass or Sandy Taylor of the National Family Caregiver Support Program.

Now Available:

Family Caregiver Guide - Resources For Caregivers Of Older Adults

Family Caregiver Guide Quick Eligibility Reference Guide

Family Caregiver Support Program Application

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