Caregiver Support Services

The Caregiver Support Services provides temporary assistance for families caring for eligible children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are residing with the family or legal guardian. This service allows caregivers to take a break from their caregiving duties while a qualified trained caregiver cares for their loved one.

There are limited funds available per fiscal year. These funds for caregiver support are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The service is designed to provide temporary relief of the primary caregiver to the greatest number of eligible families within the available funds.

Waiver provides services

Fast Facts

  • The trained caregiver may be a family member but may NOT be the parent, spouse or primary caregiver of the individual. The family member also may NOT live in the home with the individual receiving supports. The family member will have to be hired by an approved provider and follow all of their employment requirements.
  • Caregiver supports may NOT be used while the primary caregiver is at work.
  • The trained caregiver can only work for 12 consecutive hours and may NOT sleep.
  • There are no age limits to be eligible for services.
  • The individual does NOT have to apply for waiver services, although it is strongly recommended.
  • The individual does NOT have to apply for waiver services, although it is strongly recommended.
  • The individual does NOT have to apply for Medicaid, although it is recommended.
  • The application for caregiver supports must be completed annually.
  • Caregiver Support Services will not be available if the child or adult is receiving or begins to receive services from any other state or Medicaid-funded program, such as a Home and Community Based Waiver.

How Do I Apply?

To find your local office, call 800-545-7763 or click here.

ONLINE

To apply online,  click here.

BY MAIL

Call or visit your local BDDS District office and request an application.

IN PERSON

Call or visit your local BDDS District office and request an application.