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Family Caregiver Support Program

The Family Caregiver Support Program is free. This program can help you care for a member of your family. A Caregiver Specialist will create a plan and give you tips and support.

Are you caring for an older family member? Are you a grandparent (55+) caring for a grandchild? Or a relative (55+) caring for an individual with a disability? The Family Caregiver Support Program may be able to help you. Find out more by calling 1 (800) 243-4636 and asking to speak with a Caregiver Specialist. Learn more about the program and resources for caregivers below.

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Find your regional agency and ask to speak to a Caregiver Specialist  November is Family Caregivers Month in Massachusetts 

What you need to know

Eligibility for Family Caregiver Support Program  Caregiver help and information  Grandparents Raising Grandchildren  Caregiving information for workplaces  EOEA newsletter for caregiver specialists  Options Counseling Program 

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Additional Resources

• Email, call, or chat online with a trained specialist to get information on services - MassOptions
• Find caregiver training programs - Healthy Living Center of Excellence Workshop Schedule
• Find resources and support for grandparents or kinship relatives taking care of grandchildren - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts
• Learn about memory loss and find resources for caregivers - Alzheimer's Association (Massachusetts & New Hampshire)
• Learn how memory cafés help individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and find one near you – JF&CS Directory of Memory Cafés in Massachusetts
• Get help finding a ride and learn about transportation options – “I’m Looking for Transportation” (MassDOT)
See all 15 additional resources for the Family Caregiver Support Program 
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