In Bexar County:
(210) 362-5254 or (800) 960-5201
The Caregiver Support
program targets individuals of any age who are caring for someone age 60 plus.
The Program provides:
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Information about
available services
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Assistance in gaining
access to services
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Individual counseling,
support groups, and training to assist caregivers in making decisions and
solving problems
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Respite care to
temporarily relieve caregivers of their caregiving duties and responsibilities
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Limited
supplemental services that complement the care provided by caregivers, such
as:
All supportive services
are available on a donation basis.
Kinship Care Program
The Kinship Care Program,
another service under the Caregiver Support Program, offers services to senior
caregivers (age 60+) who are raising their grandchildren and other relatives
under 18 years of age.
Services include:
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Information about
available services for themselves and their minor grandchildren/relatives, and
assistance in gaining access to services.
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Individual counseling,
support groups, and parent training classes.
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Respite care to allow
senior caregivers to take a break from their caregiving responsibilities.
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Legal assistance and care
coordination.
Kinship Caregiver Resource Guide
Another helpful resource
for grandparents raising grandchildren is
www.aarp.org/grandparents.
Events:
Caregivers Day Out
Kin Raising Kin Celebration - November
2006
Support Groups for Grandparents or Older Relatives Raising Children
Links:
Additional Caregiver Resources
Aging
Parents and Elder Care
Family
Caregiver Program Brochure
10 Warning Signs of Caregiver
Stress
Tips to Help Avoid Caregiver Burnout
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