Respite Grants

Caring for an aging family member or a spouse with dementia can be stressful.  CVCOA offers two respite grants to help unpaid family caregivers get a much-needed break.  The intent of the grants is to support the health and well-being of the caregiver and to delay or prevent nursing home placement of the care recipient.

The grants can be used to pay for adult day services, to hire a respite care provider, or to hire help for personal care or homemaker tasks.

Family Caregiver Respite Grant - provides funds up to $500 to unpaid caregivers of persons 60+ who need help with at least two activities of daily living (ADLs) such as eating, dressing or personal care.

Dementia Respite Care Grant - provides funds up to $1000 to unpaid caregivers of persons of any age with irreversible dementia. The care recipient must have a physician’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related
progressive dementia, and have an income less than $32,670 (individual) or $44,130 (couple).

For both grants, the care recipient must live at home within the CVCOA service area and may not be participating in the Choices for Care Long-Term Medicaid program.  

For more information about eligibility and to apply, contact the Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119 or cvcoa@cvcoa.org