Offers free services to unpaid caregivers residing in King County who are caring for an adult 18 years old or older. Advocates help identify community resources, select the best options and assist in securing needed services. Available by home visits, phone, or email.
Services available through the Caregiver Support Program can include:
•Emergency in-home respite – a one-time award of 24 hours to be used within 30 days. Services are in 4 or 8-hour shifts and subject to approval by Crisis
Connections eligibility criteria.
•In-home, ongoing weekly respite services of up to 4 hours per week, which is offered on a sliding scale. Respite can assist with
personal care such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and overall supervision.
•Up to 96 hours per assessment year of free housekeeping and errands services (if you choose not to use respite services).
•Caregiver counseling – up to 6 free 50-minute sessions by video or phone to focus on YOU and gain emotional support, coping skills, stress
management and self-care techniques.
•Limited financial assistance to purchase items that increase care receiver independence and reduce caregiver stress (based on eligibility and funding).
•General caregiver & family consultations
•Connection to classes and support groups including Powerful Tools for Caregivers
•Referral to other community resources like Senior Centers, Meals on Wheels, Senior Rights Assistance.
The Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) is an evidence-based program designed to maintain the health and well-being of unpaid caregivers.
Any unpaid caregiver can contact us for free information and guidance. We assist in identifying, understanding, and accessing resources and determining the level of support you need. You may receive a screening that measures your emotional well-being and stress. This can be therapeutic and serves as a guide to appropriate resources.
Program provides resources and support to unpaid family caregiver so they can continue to provide quality care for as long as possible. Services are available to any unpaid caregiver over the age of 18 that is providing care for a family member over the age of 18.
Program provides resources and support to unpaid family caregiver so they can continue to provide quality care for as long as possible. Services are available to any unpaid caregiver over the age of 18 that is providing care for a family member over the age of 18.
Offers supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers in South King County, taking care of an adult age 60 or older or age 18 or older with a disability. Call for information.
Offer supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers. Caregiver support services may include:
- Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans
- In-home or office visits within King County
- Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources
- Advice on the use of supplies and equipment
- Limited respite for the caregiver
Provides supportive services to adults age 60+, adults 18+ with a developmental disability and their caregivers.
Focuses on serving multicultural families in South King County.
Provides supportive services for older adults (Seniors) and adults with developmental disabilities or special health care needs, and for those taking care of them.
Services include training related to special education and disabilities, care giver support groups, inclusive family events, one-on-one support system navigation.
Also offers case management with home visits and on-site consultations.
Caregiver Support program can provide:
- Needs Assessment for Unpaid Caregivers and the Care Recipient
- Care Planning & Consultation
- Information, assistance applying for, & referral services
- Caregiver Education
Offers over-the-phone consultation and care planning, advocacy, linkage to resources and follow-up support. Provides short-term respite services for caregivers with a short-term immediate need.
Provides assistance to caregivers of adults for identifying and clarifying needs, as well as locating resources and finding programs related to their individual situations.
When funds are available, provides short-term emergency respite services in the home or community for caregivers with an immediate emergency need for assistance.
Other over-the-phone services include:
- Consultation
- Care planning
- Advocacy
- Linkage to resources
- Follow-up support
Offers supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers in South King County, taking care of an adult age 60 or older or age 18 or older with a disability. Call for information.
Offer supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers. Caregiver support services may include:
- Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans
- In-home or office visits within King County
- Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources
- Advice on the use of supplies and equipment
- Limited respite for the caregiver
Links grandparents and other relative caregivers to support groups and resources. Provides education, increases access, and offers case management along with financial support.
Links grandparents and other relative caregivers to:
- support groups,
- resources,
- provides education,
- increases access and
- offers case management along with financial support.
Financial support is in the form of:
- rental and utility assistance,
- funds for purchases of bedding, furniture,
- clothing,
- food,
- car repairs,
- gas/bus vouchers and
- medications for the child.
Emergency aid is available for those who qualify. Please contact the Kinship Navigator.
Offers supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers in South King County, taking care of an adult age 60 or older or age 18 or older with a disability. Call for information.
Offer supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers. Caregiver support services may include:
- Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans
- In-home or office visits within King County
- Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources
- Advice on the use of supplies and equipment
- Limited respite for the caregiver
Support for relatives acting as parents or guardians of minor children.
The Kinship Care Program assists relatives acting as parents or guardians of minor children by providing information, referrals to support groups, counseling and potential financial assistance for basic needs such as school supplies, rent/utilities, and tutoring.
The Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) is an evidence-based program designed to maintain the health and well-being of unpaid caregivers.
Any unpaid caregiver can contact us for free information and guidance. We assist in identifying, understanding, and accessing resources and determining the level of support you need. You may receive a screening that measures your emotional well-being and stress. This can be therapeutic and serves as a guide to appropriate resources.
Offers resource navigation and care coordination for parents and caregivers of individuals with complex medical conditions. Equips families with the right tools to manage stress and achieve life balance through difficult transitions.
Provides direct support for Parents and Caregivers of Individuals with Complex Medical Conditions. Offers resource navigation, care coordination, and life coaching sessions designed to equip families with the right tools to manage stress, achieve life balance, and reimagine a fulfilling and happy life after their loved one’s diagnosis, and through difficult transitions.
Offers supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers in South King County, taking care of an adult age 60 or older or age 18 or older with a disability. Call for information.
Offer supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers. Caregiver support services may include:
- Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans
- In-home or office visits within King County
- Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources
- Advice on the use of supplies and equipment
- Limited respite for the caregiver
Provides services to family caregivers in the North County area including local resource information, caregiver trainings, support groups, resource library, and one-on-one counseling.
Provides services to family caregivers in the North County area including local resource information, caregiver trainings, support groups, resource library, and one-on-one counseling.
Provides resources for family caregivers. Maintains specialized resource guides on different topics, and operates a caregiver helpline. Helpline staff can't provide advice to callers, but suggests resources on a variety of topics. Facilitates an online support community.
Provides resources, content, and digital tools for family caregivers. Maintains specialized resource guides on different topics, and operates a caregiver helpline.
Helpline staff can't provide specific advice to callers, but they can suggest resources on a variety of topics, including:
- Care for the caregiver
- Caregiving and work
- Financial issues
- Home care
- Legal issues
- Long-distance caregiving
- Long term care
- Medical care
- Veteran caregiving
Facilitates an online caregiving community where caregivers can join, for free, to talk with other caregivers and get answers from experts in the community.
Provides information, assistance, and support to unpaid family caregivers.
Provides information, assistance, and support to unpaid family caregivers. Helps caregivers find reference materials, coordinate services, and provide follow-up support. Caregiver Consultants are available to provide in-home training and support. Consultants include nurses, occupational therapists, nutritionists, and counselors. Offers training for various needs, from Fundamentals of Caregiving to Alzheimer’s Disease training. Respite Care: Provides a break for caregivers who need to be away for anywhere from a few hours to two weeks. Care is provided by qualified professionals, and may be provided in the home, in a nursing facility, in an assisted living facility, or through an adult day service program.
Helps relative caregivers (grandparents and aunts/uncles) obtain information, support, guidance, and financial assistance to care for children less than 18 years of age.
The Kinship Care Program assists relatives acting as parents or guardians of minor children by providing information, referrals to support groups, counseling and potential financial assistance for basic needs such as school supplies, rent/utilities, and tutoring.
Bilingual and bicultural social workers provide support services for Asian family caregivers, including case management, needs assessment, service plan development, consultation and caregiver education and counseling.
Bilingual and bicultural social workers provide support services for family caregivers. Offers: - Information and referral - Case management - Needs assessment - Service plan development - Consultation - Caregiver education and counseling - Respite care services including housekeeping and errands , personal care. Information and resources support. Services may be delivered through phone, office/home visits or other venues.
Offers supportive services for caregivers of older adults and adults with a disability. Focuses on limited English-speaking Chinese and other Asian individuals and families.
Call for information.
Offers supportive services for caregivers of older adults and adults with a disability.
Services may include:
- Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans
- In-home or office visits within King county
- Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources
- Advice on the use of supplies and equipment
- Limited respite for the caregiver
Offers resources for unpaid caregivers supporting family members. Information includes preparing to care for a family member, navigating financial issues such as Medicare, as well as listings of local services in the area.
Offers a variety of information, materials, and resources for caregivers supporting family members and other loved ones. Information includes preparing to care for a family member, navigating financial issues, transportation resources, respite and support for caregivers, as well as listings of local services in the area.
Offers supportive services for caregivers of older adults and adults with a disability. Currently only serving Russian speaking clients
Offers supportive services for caregivers of older adults and adults with a disability.
Services may include:
- Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans
- In-home or office visits within King county
- Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources
- Advice on the use of supplies and equipment
- Limited respite for the caregiver
Provides information about the services and support available in King County for unpaid caregivers of adults ages 18 and older.
Provides information about the services and support available in King County for unpaid caregivers of adults ages 18 and older.
Services available throughout the county include:
- Referrals to local support groups, counseling, and other resources.
- Training on specific caregiving topics.
- Advice on the use of supplies and equipment.
- Practical information and caregiving suggestions.
- Respite care
Offers supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers in South King County, taking care of an adult age 60 or older or age 18 or older with a disability. Call for information.
Offer supportive services to unpaid adult caregivers. Caregiver support services may include:
- Individualized comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans
- In-home or office visits within King County
- Referrals to support groups, counseling and other resources
- Advice on the use of supplies and equipment
- Limited respite for the caregiver
Provides community information and referral for people with disabilities, their family members, friends and service providers working with the disability community.
Provides community information and referral for people with disabilities, their family members, friends and service providers working with the disability community.