Caregiver Support Caregiver Support ProgramCaregiver Support Program
Thousands of Philadelphians provide unpaid care to family members or friends. This work can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. PCA’s Caregiver Support Program (CSP) provides a wide array of resources for these unpaid primary caregivers, including education and training, financial assistance, referrals and more.
PCA’s Caregiver Support Program includes older adults caring for children relatives
PCA’s Caregiver Support Program includes older adults caring for children relatives
Watch 6abc’s Art of Aging feature on PCA’s Caregiver Support Program. Discover how PCA supports older adults who serve as caregivers for children, grandchildren, and relatives through personalized guidance, resources, and services that help caregivers and their families.
What Kind of Help is Available?
What Kind of Help is Available?
Services and supports available through the Caregiver Support Program include:
- Care management to evaluate caregiver’s needs and goals, develop an individualized support plan, connect caregiver to services and monitor progress
- Financial assistance to reimburse caregiving services and supplies, including medical supplies; home modifications; personal care; adult day care; and emotional, legal, and financial counseling. Support is provided on a sliding scale based on the income of the household where the care recipient resides.
- Education and training to enhance caregiving skills while alleviating stress associated with caregiving
- Information and referral to access caregiving services and support, including adult day care centers and home health aide services
- Benefits counseling for caregivers receiving support from income-based programs
Who is Eligible?
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The caregiver must provide routine assistance and have primary responsibility for the wellbeing of the care recipient. The care recipient must be:
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Contact PCA’s Caregiver Support Program
For more information, please call 215-995-4372, or send an email below.
Email the CSP