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.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Department of Elder Affairs
The Department of Elder Affairs administers programs and services for elders across the state of Florida through 11 Area Agencies on Aging, which operate as Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs). These ADRCs function as a single, coordinated system for information and access to services for all Floridians seeking long-term care resources. The ADRCs provide information and assistance about state and federal benefits, as well as available local programs and services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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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
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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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/
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Florida Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) Program
The Home Care for the Elderly program is a non-Medicaid program that provides compensation directly to the caregiver to assist in helping support low-income elderly loved ones in their homes. Caregivers can be family members, but it is not a requirement. Payments are dispersed two ways: Basic Payments are intended to assist with food, clothing, and medical costs while the Special Payment is intended to assist in the costs of necessary medical services, like equipment and/or nursing homes.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Adult who lives in home with the care recipient
Caregiver Eligibility
Adult who lives in home with the care recipient
Contact Information
Florida Elder Helpline: 1-800-963-5337
Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program
The Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program is a Medicaid program designed to assist the needs of elderly residents. SMMC LTC provides participant direction, meaning, the care recipient can pick and choose their personal care provider- often times a family member- who can then be compensated. Depending on participant eligibility, the program also provides: non-emergency transportation, assisted living, adult day care, caregiver training, case management, medication administration, respite care, hospice, home delivered meals, medical equipment and supplies, etc..
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone- including family members, spouses, and adult children
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone- including family members, spouses, and adult children
Contact Information
Florida Elder Helpline toll free: 800-963-5337
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
American Association on Caregiving Youth
The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) was founded to serve people who were homebound and caregiving families.
Caregiving Youth are children and adolescents who are 18 years of age or younger and who provide significant or substantial assistance, often on a regular basis, to relatives or household members who need help because of physical or mental illness, disability, frailty associated with aging, substance misuse, or other condition.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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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 – Florida
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.
Florida County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(727) 518-3202
Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Provides Florida’s 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.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Florida Medicaid
Medicaid is a medical assistance program that provides access to health care for low-income families and individuals. Medicaid also assists the elderly and people with disabilities with the costs of nursing facility care and other medical and long-term care expenses.
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) is responsible for Medicaid.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program
The Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program is a Medicaid program designed to assist the needs of elderly residents. SMMC LTC provides participant direction, meaning, the care recipient can pick and choose their personal care provider- often times a family member- who can then be compensated. Depending on participant eligibility, the program also provides: non-emergency transportation, assisted living, adult day care, caregiver training, case management, medication administration, respite care, hospice, home delivered meals, medical equipment and supplies, etc..
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone- including family members, spouses, and adult children
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone- including family members, spouses, and adult children
Contact Information
Florida Elder Helpline toll free: 800-963-5337
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
National Family Caregiver Support Program
Florida’s National Family Caregiver Support Program offers services to help families under certain circumstances, including those that care for frail older relatives and grandparents, or older relatives who serve as caregivers for minor children or children of any age who have disabilities. Services for family caregivers are provided through local area agencies on aging (AAAs) and include:
– Information
– Assistance
– Individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training
– Respite care
– Limited supplemental services, such as transportation and home modifications
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)
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
SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders)
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.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
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Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Bay Area Legal Services
Providing free advice and representation on civil legal matters to Hillsborough and Pasco county residents aged 60 and over. Services include: Advance planning, caregiver advocacy, consumer protection, family law, health care rights, housing and income preservation.
Contact Information
(800) 625-2257
Coast to Coast Legal Services of South Florida
Provides legal advice and representation to Broward County residents aged 60 and older. No specific financial eligibility requirements. Legal advice and representation in the following areas: Housing, health and public benefits, consumer issues, abuse and exploitation, and naturalization.
Contact Information
(954) 736-2400
Community Legal Services of Mid Florida
Assists individuals over the age of 60 with various elder law issues–pro bono practice is available for qualifying clients.
Contact Information
Florida 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
Florida Elder Law
The Florida Senior Legal Helpline is a program of Bay Area Legal Services, Inc., a non-profit public interest law firm. Funded by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and Bay Area Legal Services. The Florida Senior Legal Helpline provides free civil legal advice and brief services over the telephone to eligible Florida residents 60 years and older.
Contact Information
(888) 895-7873
Florida Legal Services
Nonprofit pro bono legal assistance agency providing advice, representation, and resources for qualifying low income residents of Florida.
Contact Information
Florida 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
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
Legal aid for: Advance health care directives, elder abuse, elders caring for children of others, grandparent visitation, guardianship, wills, Medicaid/Medicare, POA, probate, and Social Security.
JALA now serves 17 counties of North Florida including Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor and Union.
Contact Information
(904) 356-8371
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
Elder advocacy division provides legal assistance to individuals over 60 years of age. Areas of assistance include: Elder abuse, social security, Medicare, housing, special assistance, and grandparent visitation.
Contact Information
(800) 403-9353
Legal Society of Greater Miami
Providing legal aid in areas of: Naturalization cases, SSI benefits, custodial agreements, healthcare, and other employment and government benefits.
Contact Information
(305) 576-0080
Legal Society of North Florida
Volunteer attorneys provide counsel, advice, or full representation to senior citizens in various areas of law. Some examples are: Assistance with wills, estate planning, probate, POA, and health care directives.
Contact Information
(850) 385-9007
Three Rivers Legal Services
Elder law services cover a broad area of legal issues including: Preparation of simple wills, POA, advanced health directives, public benefits, and family law issues.
Contact Information
(866) 256-8091
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Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Florida Association of 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
Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
This state department helps residents of Florida with disabilities to obtain and retain employment. It provides information and referral services for independent living.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Florida Hospices and Palliative Care
A non-profit organization representing Florida’s Hospice programs. Website includes online directory of hospice agencies.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program
The Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program is a Medicaid program designed to assist the needs of elderly residents. SMMC LTC provides participant direction, meaning, the care recipient can pick and choose their personal care provider- often times a family member- who can then be compensated. Depending on participant eligibility, the program also provides: non-emergency transportation, assisted living, adult day care, caregiver training, case management, medication administration, respite care, hospice, home delivered meals, medical equipment and supplies, etc..
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone- including family members, spouses, and adult children
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone- including family members, spouses, and adult children
Contact Information
Florida Elder Helpline toll free: 800-963-5337
Homecare Association of Florida
Provides access to a directory of Florida-licensed home health providers, such as Alzheimer’s/dementia care management, chores and homemaker, personal care/home health aide, and more. Search the Provider Directory.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) – Florida
PACE programs in Florida coordinate and provide 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
Respite for Elders Living in Everyday Families (RELIEF)
The RELIEF Program offers in-home respite that is an expansion of respite currently available through other programs, including evening and weekend respite. The purpose of this service is to increase the ability of a family unit to continue to care for a homebound elderly individual by providing in-home respite beyond the basic provisions of current public programs.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
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Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Assisted Living Medicaid waiver
Government program assists low-income adults who require nursing level of care remain in an assisted living facility instead of a nursing home by helping to pay for support services including:
– Care management
– Personal attendant
– Transportation
– Companion services
– Nursing care
– Environment adaptations
– Recreation services
– Incontinence supplies
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Florida Healthcare Finder
The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses health facilities in Florida and has a consumer-friendly website to locate licensed facilities including assisted living facilities, nursing homes and adult family care homes. Please visit: to find the AHCA licensed facilities.
Contact Information
Florida Hospices and Palliative Care
A non-profit organization representing Florida’s Hospice programs. Website includes online directory of hospice agencies.