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Aging: Family Caregiver Support Programs

There are two main programs that offer help for caregivers. They serve the entire state of Wisconsin. To learn more and find a caregiver program specialist in your area, contact your ADRC.

Caregiver education, support groups and self-care. * Help to access services. * Information about service options. * One-on-one counseling to deal with stress and depression. * Temporary respite services, such as: * Bathing. * Grocery shopping. * Meal preparation. * Snow removal. * Transportation.

Eligibility

  • Care recipient age: at least 60
  • Relationship: parent, child, grandparent, other relative, non 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 Wisconsin? Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
  • Does your relationship to the person (parent, child, grandparent, other relative, or non 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

Caregiver education, support groups and self-care. * Help to access services. * Information about service options. * One-on-one counseling to deal with stress and depression. * Temporary respite services, such as: * Bathing. * Grocery shopping. * Meal preparation. * Snow removal. * Transportation.

How to apply

Use the official program page for application details: official program page.