Family Caregiver Respite Grant
Grants of up to $500 are available to provide respite for the caregiver. This is defined as personal time away from caregiving responsibilities. This break is intended to support the caregiver's abilitiy to continue providing care to an elder to prevent or delay admission to a nursing care facility for as long as possible.
Family Caregiver Respite funds are to be used for:
- adult day services
- hiring a respite care provider
- help with chores/homemaker services or personal care
The elder receiving care must be 60 years of age or older and need help with at least two ADLS (activities of daily living such as eating, dressine personal care, etc.)
Contact the Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119 for more information about additional eligibility requirements, availability of the grant, and an application.
Other organizations offering respite grants or help for families:
ALS Association, Northern New England Chapter:
1-866-257-6663 (toll free) - Care Connection Program helps family, friends & neighbors create a care community around a person with ALS.
American Parkinson Disease Association, Vermont Chapter:
1-888-763-3366 (toll free) - offers vouchers for respite care or adult day services.
Additional Caregiver Resources:
Caregiver Resources page: caregiver newsletter, workshops, support groups and websites; home care providers and the Vermont Direct Care Worker Registry (use access code 123856); adult day centers
How You Can Help make a difference in the lives of family caregivers - Donate today!
You can direct your donation to be used for respite grants to provide family caregivers with some much needed relief.
Central Vermont Council on Aging
Information and Resources for Seniors
Senior Helpline 1-800-642-5119
