HFC's Caregiver Respite Program

Hi there, are you actively providing care for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia?

Are you looking for support?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

We know your time is precious, so let’s make sure you have all the information you need to apply.

What are respite grants?
‍HFC respite grants cover the cost of professional, in-home care so you can feel confident about the care being provided to your person while you take some time for yourself.

We grant two types of awards:
– Recharge Grant – 50 hours total of respite care to be used within 3 months of being awarded
– Extended Relief Grant – 25 hours of respite care per week for six months (24 weeks)

**VERY IMPORTANT**
‍Respite grants provide in-home, professional care and have NO CASH VALUE. Cash awards cannot be issued in lieu of in-home care. HFC’s partners with Home Instead and other licensed providers to coordinate the in-home care awarded through HFC’s respite grant program. If care cannot be provided by a licensed provider within 60 days of the award for any reason, the grant will become void.

Am I eligible to apply? You must be able to answer YES to all the following:
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1. Has the person you are caring for been professionally diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Lewy body dementia (LBD), vascular dementia, mixed or other dementias, or Parkinson’s related dementia?

2. Is the person you are caring for currently living at home?

3. Are you facing financial and emotional hardships due to the unique challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia?

4. Do you reside in the continental United States or Canada? (Please note,  at this time, we are unable to provide grants in Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories).

I’ve applied before, can I reapply?
Yes, however, only one application per person will be accepted quarterly so please check your last submission date to make sure at least three months have passed since you last applied. And, no more than three awards can be issued to the same recipient within 18 months.

‍Please note: Applicants are not guaranteed THREE (3) grants or any specific level of the grant within the 18-month time period. Additionally, reapplying does not guarantee that applicants will receive a new grant or the same level of grant award received in the past.

‍Ok, I’m ready to apply, what’s next?
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Great! The goal of the home care grant is to provide exceptional, professional in-home care so that you, the caregiver, can take care of yourself in whatever way you choose.