·State program
Delaware Supports and Services for Caregivers
Delaware's Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities offers supports and services for caregivers, including Caregiver Resource Centers, the Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center, Lifespan Respite vouchers, support groups, and related services that can supplement family caregiving.
What it offers
Delaware caregiver supports include the Delaware ADRC as a first call for understanding services, exploring care options, and connecting with local programs and support groups; Caregiver Resource Centers for in-person guidance, referrals, and support groups; and Lifespan Respite vouchers for eligible caregivers. DSAAPD says voucher applicants may include caregivers of a child or adult with disabilities, an older adult, or a relative's child when the caregiver is age 55 or older.
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 Delaware?
Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
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Does your relationship to the person — spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, other relative, or non relative — count for this program?
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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?