Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
ARCH National Respite Network
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.
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Division of Aging and Adult Services
Promotes the independence and enhances the dignity of North Carolina’s older adults, persons with disabilities, and their families through a community-based system of opportunities, services, benefits and protections.
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Eldercare Locator
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
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Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
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/
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North Carolina Area Agencies on Aging
AAAs offer 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)
State Division for Aging Services website links to 4 AAAs and also provides information about all state aging and caregiver programs.
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Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Community Alternative Program for Disabled Adults
CAP/DA is a Medicaid program that helps disabled adults remain living at home. Certain family members may be allowed to be hired and paid as the personal care provider. Services may include:
- Adult day health
- Personal care aide
- Home modifications
- Home delivered meals
- Case management
- Assistive technology
- Personal emergency response
- Respite
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone
Contact Information
Medicaid Division of Health Benefits: 919-855-4100
For questions regarding the consumer-direction program: 919-855-4388
In-Home Aide Services
The In-Home Aide Services program is a non-Medicaid program that provides personal care and chore services for elderly or disabled persons at home. Certain family members may be allowed to be hired and paid as the in-home aide.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone
Contact Information
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Customer Service Center: 1-800-662-7030
Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
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.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
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Government Benefits and General Information
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 – North Carolina
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.
Duke Dementia Family Support Program
Offer services for family caregivers including:
– Information and assistance
– Education and training
– Family Consultation
– Free Caregiver Helpline
– Support groups
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
NC Medicaid – Money Follows the Person (MFP)
Money Follows the Person (MFP) is a state project that helps NC Medicaid-eligible North Carolinians living in inpatient facilities move into their own homes and communities with supports.
Find more: Information on Money Follows the Person (MFP).
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North Carolina Department of Administration – Division of Veteran Affairs
Assists veterans and their families in the presentation, processing, proof and establishment of claims under federal, state or local laws. Also provides skilled level nursing care and provides burial plots to qualified veterans of North Carolina.
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North Carolina Family Caregiver Support Program
FCSP services for family caregivers are provided through local area agencies on aging (AAAs) and include:
– Information
– Assistance
– Care management
– Individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training
– Respite care
– Limited supplemental services, such as transportation and home modifications.
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North Carolina Medicaid
Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including home health care, hospice, and nursing home care.
Care Recipient Eligibility
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Senior’s Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.
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Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Legal Aid of North Carolina
Senior law project serves clients who are 60 years of age and older. Services are listed on the webpage.
Contact Information
(919) 856-2564
Legal Services of Southern Piedmont
Services include help with consumer disputes and home preservation, employment, healthcare and public benefits, HIV/AIDS legal assistance, immigrant law, veterans legal services, and taxpayer clinic. Elder law-focused services are listed on the webpage.
Contact Information
(704) 334-0400
North Carolina Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services (APS) assist disabled adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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North Carolina Justice Center
Contact Information
(919) 856-2570
North Carolina Law Help
North Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, residential care facilities for the elderly, and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
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Piscah Legal Services
Provides free civil legal aid to residents of western North Carolina. Programs include Elder Law Project (ELP) which helps seniors live independently in their homes as long as possible and protects seniors from financial or physical abuse. Also assists with end of life planning.
Contact Information
(800) 489-6144
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Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Disability Partners Independent Living
A network of nonprofit, non-residential, community-based centers, managed by people with disabilities which offer:
– Information and referral services
– Independent living skills training
– Peer counseling
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Life transition services
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Home and Community Care Block Grant Services
Government program that provides home and community-based services for older adults and their unpaid caregivers. Services include:
– In-home care
– Meals (Congregate/delivered)
– Adult day services
– Care management
– Transportation and more
Care Recipient Eligibility
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Home and Hospice Care of North Carolina
Represents over 600 licensed agencies across the State, providing health and health-related services in the home and community. Provides information and assistance in locating a hospice in Care recipient’s area.
Care Recipient Eligibility
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North Carolina Adult and Aging Services – Adult Day Services Program
State provided online directory of adult day services in North Carolina.
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North Carolina Center for Hospice and End of Life Care
Two-state Association representing over 100 providers in North and South Carolina. Provides information and assistance in locating a hospice in Care recipient’s area.
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Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Home and Hospice Care of North Carolina
Represents over 600 licensed agencies across the State, providing health and health-related services in the home and community. Provides information and assistance in locating a hospice in Care recipient’s area.
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NCDHHS – Division of Health Service Regulation
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Division of Health Services Regulation provides online directories of licensed residential facilities, home care agencies and hospice. The Division of Health Services Regulation also provides information on facility inspections and ratings.
Care Recipient Eligibility
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North Carolina Association of Long Term Care Facilities
Statewide association for providers of Assisted Living for seniors. Provides directory of participating assisted living facilities by county and/or city.
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North Carolina Center for Hospice and End of Life Care
Two-state Association representing over 100 providers in North and South Carolina. Provides information and assistance in locating a hospice in Care recipient’s area.