National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)¶
The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) helps families provide care for older adults with chronic illness or disabilities in their homes. Services include counseling and support groups, caregiver training, respite care, personal care, homemaker services, and adult day care.
Respite is a temporary break from caregiving that allows caregivers time away to practice self-care. This discretionary grant is provided through the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Through a partnership with the department, the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition provides low- or no-cost respite services through a voucher system.
Eligibility¶
- Care recipient age: at least 60
- Relationship: child, grandparent, other relative
Questions to ask the program¶
These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.
- Does the person receiving care live in Tennessee? Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
- Does your relationship to the person (child, grandparent, or other relative) count for this program?
- Is the person receiving care in the covered age range (60 or older)?
- Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
- What documents do you need from us to start an application?
- Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?
Services¶
Respite is a temporary break from caregiving that allows caregivers time away to practice self-care. This discretionary grant is provided through the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Through a partnership with the department, the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition provides low- or no-cost respite services through a voucher system.
How to apply¶
- To find out more about caregiver support programs in your area, call 1-866-836-6678.
Use the official program page for application details: official program page.