Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) Service Standard 650-25-45

(Revised 07/01/22 ML #3690)

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The family caregiver support program provides a multifaceted system of support services for family caregivers and for grandparents or older individuals that are relative caregivers. Priority for services shall be given to:

1. Caregivers residing in rural areas.

2. Caregivers with greatest economic need (with particular attention to low-income older individuals, including low-income minority older individuals, older individuals with limited English proficiency, and older individuals residing in rural areas).

3. Caregivers with greatest social need (with particular attention to low-income older individuals, including low-income minority older individuals, older individuals with limited English proficiency, and older individuals residing in rural areas).

4. Older relative caregivers of children (not more than 18 years of age) with severe disabilities.

5. Older relative caregivers of individuals with disabilities (ages 19-59) who have severe disabilities.

6. Caregivers with limited English proficiency.

7. Caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders with neurological and organic brain dysfunction, regardless of the age of the individual with dementia.

8. Caregivers of individuals at risk for institutional placement.