·State program
Connecticut National Family Caregiver Support Program
The Connecticut National Family Caregiver Support Program connects eligible family and informal caregivers with local Area Agencies on Aging for information and service navigation, respite, training, support groups, and possible limited supplemental services. Individual service availability and any income or needs criteria can vary.
What it offers
Local Area Agencies on Aging connect caregivers to information and local resources; services may include respite, caregiver training, support groups, and limited help with items or services not otherwise covered.
Questions that decide eligibility
GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:
- 01
Does the person receiving care live in Connecticut?
Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
- 02
Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?
- 03
Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?
- 04
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.
- 05
What documents do you need from us to start an application?
- 06
Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?