Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) Service Standard 650-25-45
(Revised 7/1/19 ML #3552)
The family caregiver support program provides for 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:
- caregivers residing in rural areas;
- 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);
- 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, older individuals residing in rural areas);
- older relative caregivers of children (not more than 18 years of age) with severe disabilities;
- older relative caregiver of individuals with disabilities (ages 19-59) who have severe disabilities;
- caregivers with limited English proficiency;
- 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; and
- caregivers of individuals at risk for institution placement.
