Family Caregiver Support Program

• Fact Sheet: ND Family Caregiver Support Program (68kb pdf)

Federally funded under the Older Americans Act, this program offers help to caregivers who are:

• Caring for an adult age 60 or older, or
• Age 60 years or older and caring for grandchildren or other young relatives who are age 18 or younger

Services Available

• Information about local services and supports
• Assistance from a trained Caregiver Coordinator to help caregivers assess needs and access support services
• Individual and family counseling, support groups, and training
• Respite care for caregivers

Services are provided FREE to qualifying participants. There is no means test. Individuals must be given the opportunity to contribute to the cost of the services; however, no one can be denied service due to inability or unwillingness to contribute.

Seeking Local Services

For information about the family caregiver support program and services in your area, contact a caregiver coordinator at your Regional Human Service Center.

Aging Services Division Contact Information:

Aging Services Division
1237 West Divide Avenue, Suite 6
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: (701) 328-4601
TTY: (701) 328-3480
Fax: (701) 328-4061
dhsaging@nd.gov
ND Aging and Disability Resource-LINK (800) 451-8693 [National]

 

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