Family Caregiver Support Program

NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM

   The Older Americans Act of 2000 established the National Family Caregivers Support Program to help families fulfill their roles as caregivers.  The Federal Administration on Aging allocated funds to each state.  In Kentucky, the 15 Area Agencies on Aging received shares of these funds to meet local needs. 

   The Northern Kentucky Family Caregiver Support Program is designed to provide Family Caregivers is Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, and Pendleton Counties with information and services that will benefit them and improve their quality of life, as well as the life of the care recipient.

 What services will this program provide?

• Information to Family Caregivers about available local services
• Assistance in gaining access to these services
• Counseling, caregiver education, training, and information about support groups to assist with decision-making and problem solving
• Respite care for eligible caregivers to provide temporary relief from the responsibilities of fulltime caregiving

Who is a Family Caregiver?

To be eligible for Family Caregiver services under this program, you must be able to answer YES to one of the following questions:

• Are you providing care to an individual 60 years of age or older?
• Are you a Grandparent or relative, 60 years of age or older and the primary caregiver to a minor child (under 18 years of age)
• Are you over 55 years of age or older and a grandparent or relative caregiver of an adult child witha disability, aged 19 to 59?

Where do I call for more information about this program?

If you would like more information about services available to Family Caregivers in Northern Kentucky, call (859) 283-1885 and ask for the Family Caregiver Program Staff.

The Family Caregiver Support Program now has available a toll-free number for caregivers living in rural areas or outside the Cincinnati Bell calling area.  The number is 1-866-826-4118.  When using this number, please ask for the Family Caregiver Program staff so the receptionist can assist you better.