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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

Community Choices is a powerful information hub linking older adults, persons living with disabilities, and caregivers in Connecticut to the services and supports they seek.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults, persons living with disabilities, and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults, persons living with disabilities, and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-994-9422

Area Agencies on Aging are private, nonprofit planning agencies, with funding provided by the State Department of Aging and Disability Services, provides elderly services such as social services, nutritional services, health promotion services, family caregiver support services, adult day care services to individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(860) 424-5055

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)

https://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?

Connecticut Community First Choice

https://ctcommunitycare.org/community-first-choice

Connecticut’s Community First Choice program is a Medicaid option that assists seniors or disabled individuals remain living at home. This program allows for certain family members, excluding spouses, to be compensated for personal care services. Services may include:

  • Personal care assistance
  • Home-delivered meals
  • Home modifications

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses and legal guardians)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses and legal guardians)

Contact Information

Connecticut CommunityCare: Call 2-1-1

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.

Personal Care Attendant Waiver Program/PCA Waiver

https://uwc.211ct.org/personal-care-assistance-waiver-program-pca-waiver/

Administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), PCA Waiver enables people with disabilities to employ personal care attendants to help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, transfer, and toileting, as well as home chores, shopping, laundry, and other activities that are essential for independence.

The Medicaid Waiver program allows a person with limitations in at least two activities of daily living, and with a monthly income restriction, to be eligible for Medicaid.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Department of Social Services: 800-445-5394

Government Benefits and General Information

2-1-1 of Connecticut

https://www.211ct.org/

2-1-1 is a program of United Way of Connecticut providing free, confidential information and referral service that connects people to essential health and human services. Information may include home and community-based services, nursing home facilities, transportation, legal assistance, support groups, and hospice.

(This list is not exhaustive, please visit website for information on more services)

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Within Connecticut, call: 211

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 – Connecticut

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.

CHOICES (Connecticut’s program for Health insurance assistance, Outreach, Information and referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening) is Connecticut’s State Health Insurance assistance Program (SHIP). SHIP agencies empower, educate, and assist Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers through objective outreach, counseling, and training to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care and benefits

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

800-994-9422

The respite care program offers relief to stressed caregivers by providing information, support, the development of an appropriate plan of care, and services for the individual with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility criteria

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility criteria

Contact Information

CT Statewide Respite Care Program: 800-994-9422 Or contact the Care Manager directly at: Senior Resources - Phone: (860) 887-3561; North Central Area Agency on Aging - Phone: (860) 724-6443 ext. 272; Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut - Phone: (203) 785-8533; Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging - Phone: (203) 333-9288; Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging - Phone: (203) 757-5449

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

http://www.ct.gov/ctva/site/default.asp

Provides 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

Family members of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Contact Information

(800) 550-0000 or (866) 928-8387 (Within Connecticut) (860) 616-3600 (Outside Connecticut)

HUSKY Health for Connecticut Children & Adults

https://portal.ct.gov/HUSKY/About-Us

HUSKY Health is the State of Connecticut’s public health coverage program for eligible children, parents, relative caregivers, elders, individuals with disabilities, adults without dependent children, and pregnant women. HUSKY Health is administered by the Department of Social Services in partnership with Access Health CT, Connecticut’s health insurance marketplace.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

1-877-CT-HUSKY (1-877-284-8759)

Government website offers online information of long term care services and programs in Connecticut. Helps consumers locate services and programs, and aging agencies in their communities. It can be searched by category.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

For assistance call Info line by dialing 2-1-1 Out-of-state dial (800) 203-1234

Explore every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program to learn about coverage for low-income adults, Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems on the State Profiles map – by clicking on the map or select from drop down to see each state’s Medicaid and CHIP profile. Scroll down to the bottom page of the State profile to check eligibility requirements, enrollment process, etc.

Contact Information

Toll-Free: 877-267-2323

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

The National Family Caregiver Support Program provides a periodic break for caregivers to regroup both physically and emotionally. Funds are available for a variety of services to support family members and other unpaid caregivers caring for older individuals as well as grandparents and older relatives caring for grandchildren, or parents caring for an adult child with a disability.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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

Caregiver Eligibility

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

Contact Information

Within Connecticut, call: (800) 994-9422 OR (866) 218-6631 Outside Connecticut, call: (860) 424-5274

National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)

https://www.nrcnaa.org/

The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.

Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.

Contact Information

(800) 896-7628

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

Also visit the online treatment locator to find help near you.

Contact Information

1-800-662-4357

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

This state department helps residents of Connecticut with disabilities to obtain and retain employment. It provides information and referral services for independent living.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 842-8320 (800) 537-2549 (860) 424-4844 TTY:(860) 424-4839

Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home

http://www.cthealthcareathome.org/

Association of in-home care and hospice providers. Its website offers a search tool that allows users to locate hospice and in-home care providers in their communities. Database consists of providers that are members of the Connecticut Association of Home Care.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(203) 265-9931

Connecticut Association of Centers for Independent Living (CACIL)

https://cacil.net/

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

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(860) 656-0430 (860)-586-2353 (TTY)

Connecticut Hospice

http://www.hospice.com/

Provides information about end-of-life care. Offers hospice and palliative care for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(203) 315-7500 Intake and Admissions: (203) 315-7540 (800) 8-HOSPICE

LeadingAge Connecticut

http://www.leadingagect.org/

LeadingAge Connecticut is a membership organization representing over 130 not-for-profit mission driven provider organizations serving elderly and disabled individuals across the continuum of care, including nursing homes, residential care homes, housing for the elderly, continuing care retirement communities, adult day centers, home care agencies and assisted living.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(860) 828-2903 Adult Day Care Center Information (860) 828-8653

Personal Care Attendant Waiver Program/PCA Waiver

https://uwc.211ct.org/personal-care-assistance-waiver-program-pca-waiver/

Administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), PCA Waiver enables people with disabilities to employ personal care attendants to help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, transfer, and toileting, as well as home chores, shopping, laundry, and other activities that are essential for independence.

The Medicaid Waiver program allows a person with limitations in at least two activities of daily living, and with a monthly income restriction, to be eligible for Medicaid.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Department of Social Services: 800-445-5394

Rewarding Work Resources, INC – Connecticut

http://www.rewardingwork.org/

Rewarding Work, a nonprofit company, provides a web-based resource to help older adults and people with disabilities hire personal care assistants (PCAs) and direct care workers. Also provides a free resource for workers who are interested to find jobs as PCAs. Rewarding Work presently operates in Connecticut , Massachusetts , Rhode Island , New Jersey and Vermont .

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(866) 211 9675

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

Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA)

http://www.ctassistedliving.com/

Association of assisted living facilities. Its website offers a listing of assisted living facilities in Connecticut. Database consists of providers that are members of CALA.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(860) 434-5760

Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home

http://www.cthealthcareathome.org/

Association of in-home care and hospice providers. Its website offers a search tool that allows users to locate hospice and in-home care providers in their communities. Database consists of providers that are members of the Connecticut Association of Home Care.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(203) 265-9931

Connecticut Hospice

http://www.hospice.com/

Provides information about end-of-life care. Offers hospice and palliative care for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(203) 315-7500 Intake and Admissions: (203) 315-7540 (800) 8-HOSPICE

LeadingAge Connecticut

http://www.leadingagect.org/

LeadingAge Connecticut is a membership organization representing over 130 not-for-profit mission driven provider organizations serving elderly and disabled individuals across the continuum of care, including nursing homes, residential care homes, housing for the elderly, continuing care retirement communities, adult day centers, home care agencies and assisted living.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(860) 828-2903 Adult Day Care Center Information (860) 828-8653

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – Connecticut

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