For residents of the six county San Francisco Bay Area, FCA serves as a point of entry to specialized caregiver services: information, emotional support, consultation on care planning, links to community programs, legal/financial consultation, respite services, counseling, publications and educational programs. All services are free or low cost.
Information and Referral
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Information about a broad range of caregiving issues, including care for someone with dementia, and strategies to take better care of yourself.
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More than 60 Fact Sheets, newsletters and other publications on health conditions, care planning, legal issues and other important topics. A number of our publications are available in Spanish and Chinese.
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Referral to community programs, such as daycare, support groups, homecare, respite and more.
Free Family Consultation
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In-home assessment of caregiver and care receiver’s needs, including a survey of functional and health status as well as depression screening.
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Information about our respite, legal and education and counseling.
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FCA follows caregivers as long as needed—we reassess each client every six months.
Respite Options
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Short-Term Respite Break Grant. Depending on fund availability, caregivers may be eligible for a stipend of up to $800. Caregivers can use the money to hire in-home help, use a homecare provider, adult day care or temporarily place a loved one in a facility.
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Long Term Respite. A caregiver may receive up to $3600/yr on a one time basis for repite care. There is a 2-3 year waiting list.
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Camp for Caring. Care recipients attend our “camp” while caregivers enjoy a 48-hour break at home or away. Camps are offered four times a year, and an RN is on duty at all times. There is a sliding scale fee and some scholarships are available.
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Caregiver Retreat. A two-day journey of self-discovery designed to inspire and rejuvenate. If needed, FCA covers the cost of in-home or facility care for care receiver. The Retreat is offered twice annually. There is a sliding scale fee and some scholarships are available.
Legal/Financial Consultation
Education and Support
Online Services
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