Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA)
Access to home and community supports and services for consumers of all ages, incomes and disabilities, and their families.
Contact Information
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.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
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
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
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/
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Washington Area Agencies on Aging (Washington Aging and Disability Services Administration)
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 Aging and Disability Services website links to AAAs and also provides information about all state aging and caregiver programs.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
To be connected to your local AAA within Washington, call: (360) 485-9761.
Find your local AAA here.
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Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)
COPES is a state program that provides comprehensive care management and helps pay for personal care, home delivered meals, home health care, adult day services, respite, transportation and other services for older adults in their homes. COPES also pays for care in board and care homes and assisted living facilities. It is designed to help people who, without COPES, would need to be in nursing homes.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
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 Personal Care Program
Washington’s Medicaid Personal Care Program provides assistance with daily living activities for the elderly and disabled. The program allows certain family members, excluding spouses, to be hired and paid as the personal care attendant. Services are available to care recipients living at home, as well as within assisted living communities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services: 1-877-501-2233
1-877-980-9220
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
New Freedom Program
New Freedom is a Medicaid program that allows certain family members, excluding spouses, to be hired and paid as the personal care attendant. Services are available to care recipients living at home, as well as within assisted living communities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Aging and Long-Term Support Administration General Information Line: (360) 725-2300
Washington Community First Choice Option
The Community First Choice Option is a Medicaid option that provides attendant care. This program allows certain family members, excluding spouses, to be hired and paid as the personal care attendant.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Victoria Nuesca
Community First Choice Program Manager
DSHS | Aging and Long-Term Support
Home and Community Services Division
Phone: (360) 725-2393
Pon Manivanh
Community First Choice Program Manager
DSHS | Developmental Disabilities Administration
Central Office
Phone: (360) 407-1572
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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 – Washington
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.
Family Care Act/Leave and Benefits (Washington Department of Labor and Industries)
State website provides information on policies and other benefits for workers taking care of sick family members or parents taking leave due to pregnancy or for a new child. In addition to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, Washington’s Family Care Act entitles workers to use any of their paid sick leave that they have from their employer to care for a sick family member.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Lifespan Respite Washington
Coalition of organizations that promote services and support for family caregivers. Coalition website serves as a resource for caregivers and those who work with caregivers providing online respite provider lists by county and information on respite helpline.
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Medicaid (Apple Health)
In Washington State, Medicaid is called Washington Apple Health.
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.
*In Washington State, Medicaid will also pay for assisted living facilities and adult family homes.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Pierce Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
The ADRC in Pierce county provides information and access to long-term care support and services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) HelpLine
SHIBA HelpLine assists Washington residents with choices and problems involving private health insurance as well as all other government health programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Provides Washington’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Washington Family Caregiver Support Program (WA FCSP)
The Family Caregiver Support Program is a service available to unpaid caregivers of adults needing care and living in Washington State. There are local Family Caregiver Support Program offices throughout the state staffed with caring and knowledgeable people who can help you find local resources/services, find caregiver support groups and counseling, get training on specific caregiving topics, get respite care if you need a break, talk through specific issues you are having and offer practical information and caregiving suggestions.
Find the telephone number for your local Family Caregiver Support Program.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Related Resources
Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Columbia Legal Services
Contact Information
(800) 542-0794
Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral System (CLEAR, CLEAR*Sr)
Toll-free telephone service providing free legal assistance to low-income people with civil legal problems. Interpreter services are available. People 60 or older can call CLEAR*Sr for assistance.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Disability Rights Washington
A nonprofit organization providing legal advocacy services to Washington residents with disabilities. Services include:
– Information and referral
– Legal representation
– Abuse or neglect investigation
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Equal Justice Coalition
Offers 17 regional offices that provide extended legal advocacy and representation for low income and other qualified individuals in Washington state.
Contact Information
(888) 837-7111
Legal Foundation of Washington
The Foundation funds programs and supports policies and initiatives which enable low income and other qualified applicants to overcome barriers in the civil justice system.
Contact Information
(206) 624-2536
Legal Voice
Provides legal information and referral with specific attention to family laws.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Northwest Justice Project
Publically funded legal aid program offering representation for low income individuals. Cases handled cover: Family safety, housing, income protection, access to healthcare, education, and other basic needs.
Contact Information
(888) 201-1012
Washington Adult Protective Services (APS) and Elder Abuse Hotline
Adult Protective Services assist vulnerable and elder adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Hotline.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Washington Law Help
Contact Information
(888) 201-1014
Washington Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes 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
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)
COPES is a state program that provides comprehensive care management and helps pay for personal care, home delivered meals, home health care, adult day services, respite, transportation and other services for older adults in their homes. COPES also pays for care in board and care homes and assisted living facilities. It is designed to help people who, without COPES, would need to be in nursing homes.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Family Care Act/Leave and Benefits (Washington Department of Labor and Industries)
State website provides information on policies and other benefits for workers taking care of sick family members or parents taking leave due to pregnancy or for a new child. In addition to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, Washington’s Family Care Act entitles workers to use any of their paid sick leave that they have from their employer to care for a sick family member.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Home and Community Service (HCS) Offices (Washington Aging and Disability Services Administration)
State program that help adults who may need help paying for long term care due to a medical or disabling conditions. Also provides assistance in applying for Medicaid. Priority attention is given to low-income families and individuals.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Home Care Association of Washington (HCAW)
Online directory that helps consumers find and a choose providers of home care and hospice services. Data base consists of home care and hospice agencies that are HCAW members.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Home Care Referral Registry
Provides a web-based search and match tool that connects in-home care aides with those who need personal care.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Leading Age Washington
Provides an online directory of adult day care and adult day health care centers in Washington.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Northwest Access Fund
Low Interest (5%) Loans up to $25,000 for Assistive Technology and Business Equipment, Financial coaching for people with disabilities, Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Matched Savings for Assistive Technology. In addition, they provide tips on what to think about when purchasing AT and business equipment to make sure it is what you need and can use. NAF helps callers to identify other sources of funding and resources to help with money management issues. We provide some of these services directly. In other cases, they may refer you to another agency.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Contact Information
Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Association (PACE) – Washington
The only PACE program in Washington, Providence ElderPlace coordinates and provides the entire continuum of care and services to their older enrollees with chronic care needs to enable them to continue living safely in the community as long as possible. Care and services include:
– Adult day health care
– Medical care
– Home health care and personal care
– All necessary prescription drugs
– Social services
– Respite care
– Hospital and nursing home care when necessary
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Washington Centers for Independent Living
A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and Referral
– Peer counseling
– Care Management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Washington State Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Provides online statewide search for hospice agencies and palliative care programs.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
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Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Directory of Adult Family Homes from the Department of Health and Human Services
Provides online directory of adult family homes in Washington State
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Directory of Assisted Living facilities from the Department of Health and Human Services
Provides online directory of assisted living facilities and boarding homes in Washington State
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Directory of Nursing Homes from the Department of Health and Human Services
Provides online directory of nursing homes in Washington state.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Washington Health Care Association
A statewide nonprofit organization providing online directory for over 400 nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Washington State Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Provides online statewide search for hospice agencies and palliative care programs.