As a family caregiver, taking a break is important in staying healthy and resilient. Respite programs offer a compassionate and exciting opportunity for family caregivers to receive much-needed support. There are several programs throughout Arizona that provided funding for respite care. Have questions? Call 1 (888) 737-7494.
Arizona Veteran Family Caregiver Star Card
The application for the Arizona Veteran Family Caregiver Star Card is closed. Additional opportunities for veteran family caregiver respite will be added here as soon as they become available. Other respite service options are listed below for your use at this time. We look forward to supporting you in all the ways we can.
Other Respite Services
1) Adult Day Health Centers
Call the Arizona Caregiver Coalition today at 1 (888) 737-7494 and ask about the Respite Program at adult day health centers.
2) Respite Voucher
You arrange for respite, usually in your own home. You can hire an agency, or you can ask a trusted friend or neighbor to come and stay with your family member. You pay them, then you send us the receipt and timesheet and we reimburse you.
3) Maricopa County Caregiver Support Program:
In addition to the Respite services listed above, the following categories are eligible for reimbursement from the Arizona Caregiver Coalition to family caregivers in Maricopa County: Home Modifications/Assistive Technology for care recipients under 18, Hiring a Social Worker/Care Navigator, Caregiver Training, Recreational Activity.
For more information, visit Arizona Caregiver Coalition Website or call 1 (888) 737-7494
