Connecticut offers three ways to get paid as a family caregiver.

 

1. Connecticut Community First Choice: is designed to allow elderly and/or disabled individuals who would otherwise require care in a nursing facility to remain at home. This program allows friends and family members to be hired and paid for providing personal care services. 

 

Program Requirements

• • MUST be a Connecticut resident 
  • IF under 65, MUST be Medicaid eligible 
  • MUST require nursing facility level of care
  • Spouses and legal guardians are not eligible 

 

Contact Number: 211 (Connecticut CommunityCare)

 

2. Personal Care Assistance Program” assists elderly and disabled adults who cannot complete activities of daily living remain at home. This consumer-directed program enables care recipients to choose, train, and schedule their care and caregivers.

 

Program Requirements

• • MUST be a Connecticut resident
  • MUST be 18+
  • MUST have a recognized disability 
  • MUST require assistance with at least TWO daily living activities
  • MUST be Medicaid eligible
  • Spouses are not eligible 

 

Contact Number: 800-445-5394 (Department of Social Services)

 

3. Statewide Respite Care Program: is a non-Medicaid program that helps the caregivers of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and similar conditions. This program offers respite care that is designed to offer the primary caregiver a break. 

 

Program Requirements

• • MUST be a Connecticut resident
  • MUST have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or related dementia condition
  • MUST meet program's financial eligibility (see website)
  • All 18+ caregivers eligible (Except Spouses)  

 

Contact Number: 1-800-356-5502 (Connecticut Area Agency on Aging)