·State program
California Caregiver Resource Centers (CRC) Network
California's Caregiver Resource Centers (CRC) are a statewide network of 11 regional nonprofit organizations funded by the California Department of Aging. CRCs support family and informal caregivers for adults with neurocognitive disorders that began after age 18 and for adults age 60 or older who need help with activities of daily living. Services include specialized information and referral, family consultation and care planning, respite financial assistance, counseling, support groups, training, legal and financial consultation, and education.
What it offers
California's CRC network offers specialized information and referral, family consultation and care planning, respite financial assistance, short-term counseling, support groups, professional training, legal and financial consultation, and education. DHCS describes respite financial assistance as support for temporary care such as in-home care, adult day care, short-term or weekend care, and transportation. The current statewide CRC site says every California resident has access to a CRC in their area through 11 regional centers.
Questions that decide eligibility
GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:
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Does the person receiving care live in California?
Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
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Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?
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Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?
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Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name.
Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
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What documents do you need from us to start an application?
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Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?