This funding supports state agencies to establish or enhance Lifespan Respite Care systems that provide respite services to family caregivers of children and adults regardless of disability or chronic condition. Grantees will build collaborations, expand volunteer options, train providers, and address service gaps statewide over a 3-year cooperative agreement period.
Eligible applicants are state agencies administering Older Americans Act or Social Security Act programs, aging and disability resource centers, or those designated by the Governor. Applicants must collaborate with statewide respite organizations and demonstrate capacity to involve family caregivers
