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Family Caregiver Services by State

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ARCH National Respite Network

http://www.respitelocator.org

Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

919-490-5577

Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

https://dhss.delaware.gov/dsaapd/adrc.html

The Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is a one-stop access point for information and services for older persons and adults with physical disabilities throughout the State.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older persons and adults with physical disabilities, and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older persons and adults with physical disabilities, and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-223-9074

Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD)

http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsaapd/index.html

Offers aging services, including:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

*Assistance is also available in Spanish.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 223-9074

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

http://www.caregiver.org

FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.

CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.

www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 445-8106 Available weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time)

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

Diamond State Health Plan Plus

https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dmma/dshpplus.html

Delaware’s DSHP-Plus Program is a managed integrated long-term care Medicaid program. This program provides nursing facility and home and communty based services to assist elderly and disabled adults. This program also allows for certain family members, including spouses and adult children, to be hired and paid as the personal care provider. Other services may include:

  • Case management
  • Nursing facility care
  • Assisted living care
  • Personal care
  • Respite
  • Home delivered meals
  • Specialized medical equipment
  • Adult day services
  • Home modifications
  • Personal emergency response

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

1-800-996-9969

The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Medicaid Waiver for the Elderly and Disabled

https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dss/ltchcwaiver.html

Combination of three existing waivers: Assisted Living (AL) Waiver, the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver, and the Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Waiver. Government program assists low income adults who require nursing level of care remain in their own homes by helping to pay for home and community based services including: – Care management – In-home care – Adult day services – Respite – Personal emergency response system

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 223-9074

Government Benefits and General Information

Benefits.gov

http://www.benefits.gov/

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Benefits.gov – Delaware

https://www.benefits.gov/categories

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Delaware 211

http://www.delaware211.org/

Delaware 211 connects people in Delaware to essential resources throughout the state. 211 service is free, confidential, and available in multiple languages. Resources may include mental health, medical care, food assistance, housing assistance, legal help, etc.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Monday-Friday 8:00am-9:00pm 211 (800) 560-3372

Online service of the Delaware Health and Social Services Department assists residents of Delaware determine their eligibility and apply for state benefits programs such as Medicaid, long-term care, cash assistance, food stamps.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 464-4357

Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs (DCVA)

https://vets.delaware.gov/

Provides aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Contact Information

(800) 344-9900 (Within Delaware) (302) 739-2792 (Outside Delaware)

Delaware County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

https://vets.delaware.gov/service-officers/

Veteran Service Officers (VSO) help navigate the many federal, state, and local resources and benefits available to veterans, such as compensation and pension, health care, education and training, housing and many more.

Contact Information

(800) 344-9900

Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Delaware Division of Social Services: (800) 372-2022

Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB)

https://insurance.delaware.gov/divisions/dmab/

Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) is a free resource for Medicare recipients who have questions about Medigap plans, prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage, financial assistance programs and anything else related to Medicare.

The Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) is Delaware’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 336-9500 (Within Delaware) (302) 674-7364 (Outside Delaware)

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Medicaid Waiver for the Elderly and Disabled

https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dss/ltchcwaiver.html

Combination of three existing waivers: Assisted Living (AL) Waiver, the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver, and the Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Waiver. Government program assists low income adults who require nursing level of care remain in their own homes by helping to pay for home and community based services including: – Care management – In-home care – Adult day services – Respite – Personal emergency response system

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 223-9074

The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) offers a number of supports and services for caregivers.

View the Caregiver Information and Support section for support groups, internet links, and many other helpful caregiver resources.

Care Recipient Eligibility

- Adults age 18 and older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 or older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 or older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Caregiver Eligibility

- Adults age 18 and older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 or older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 or older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Contact Information

(800) 223-9074

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

Adult Day Services provides activities and assistance for people with physical and/or mental impairments. This service is for people who cannot be left alone for long periods of time. For example, a person may use adult day services while his or her primary caregiver (such as a family member) is at work.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 223-9074

Delaware Hospice

http://www.delawarehospice.org/

Non-profit organization provides hospice and palliative care services in Delaware. Also provides adult grief and loss counseling services to hospice patients and their families.

*Online information also available in Spanish.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(855) 672-2200

Nursing Home Transition Program

http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dsaapd/passport.html

Government program assists residents of nursing homes return to the community, if they are able to do so safely, by managing the transition and providing the appropriate community based services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Delaware Health and Social Services: (800) 223-9074

Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)

Delaware Healthcare Facilities Association (DHFA)

http://www.dhcfa.org/

Association of long-term care providers. It’s website offers a Facility Locator search tool that allows users to locate assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and short-term rehabilitative services in their area.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(302)235-6895

Delaware Hospice

http://www.delawarehospice.org/

Non-profit organization provides hospice and palliative care services in Delaware. Also provides adult grief and loss counseling services to hospice patients and their families.

*Online information also available in Spanish.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(855) 672-2200

Government website provides directories of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Delaware.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Check website for local contact information.

Office of Health Facilities Licensing and Certification (OHFLC)

https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dhcq/ohflcmain.html#stat

The Office of Health Facilities Licensing and Certification (OHFLC)’s mission is to improve the quality of healthcare through regulatory oversight of acute care and outpatient healthcare facilities and agencies throughout Delaware. Provides information and directory of state-licensed agencies and facilities, such as Adult Day Care Centers, Home Health agencies, and hospice providers.

Contact Information

Telephone: 302-292-3930 Toll-free hotline: 1-800-942-7373

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – Delaware

https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/2023/08/Delaware-2023-1-1.pdf