Grandparents and relatives raising children: age 55 and older are eligible for services provided by the National Family Caregiver Support Program; and Older individuals caring for people, including children (of all ages), with severe disabilities (including intellectual/developmental disabilities). Area Agencies on Aging can determine which of the seven core elements are needed and feasible in their area and may offer some or all. Summarize which of the core elements of the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) your area provides and how they are organized in your service area. Describe core elements separately for relatives raising children (through the National Family Caregiver Support Program funding if utilized in your service area). (Provision of all core elements is not a requirement, but please include all elements and describe any service limitations.) FCSP Core Elements: Information Services, Group Activities; Specialized family caregiver information (one-to-one); Counseling; Training; Support Groups; Respite Care Services (both in-home and out of home); and Supplemental Services. Specifically describe: How screening and assessment/planning is structured in your area. The types of trainings (one-time, ongoing or a series) offered and/or group format). The types of any support groups supported and counseling offered. Types of supplemental services provided and the method used to distribute these services. Identify any service limits related to core elements.
Grandparents and relatives raising children: age 55 and older are eligible for services provided by the National Family Caregiver Support Program; and Older individuals caring for people, including children (of all ages), with severe disabilities (including intellectual/developmental disabilities). Area Agencies on Aging can determine which of the seven core elements are needed and feasible in their area and may offer some or all. Summarize which of the core elements of the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) your area provides and how they are organized in your service area. Describe core elements separately for relatives raising children (through the National Family Caregiver Support Program funding if utilized in your service area). (Provision of all core elements is not a requirement, but please include all elements and describe any service limitations.) FCSP Core Elements: Information Services, Group Activities; Specialized family caregiver information (one-to-one); Counseling; Training; Support Groups; Respite Care Services (both in-home and out of home); and Supplemental Services. Specifically describe: How screening and assessment/planning is structured in your area. The types of trainings (one-time, ongoing or a series) offered and/or group format). The types of any support groups supported and counseling offered. Types of supplemental services provided and the method used to distribute these services. Identify any service limits related to core elements.
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