·Federal program
Social Services Block Grant (Title XX)
Federal block grant to states for a wide range of social services including adult protective services, childcare, home-based services, foster care, and services for the disabled and elderly. Administered by ACF/HHS under CFDA 93.667. States have broad discretion in how funds are allocated.
What it offers
Flexible block grant supporting 29 categories of social services. States choose which services to fund, including adult protective services, childcare, home-based services for the elderly and disabled, foster care, substance abuse treatment, and transportation. Annual federal appropriation approximately $1.7 billion. No individual entitlement — states set their own eligibility and benefit levels.
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 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?