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California Caregiver Resource Centers (CRC) Network

California's Caregiver Resource Centers (CRC) are a statewide network of 11 regional nonprofit organizations funded by the California Department of Aging. CRCs support family and informal caregivers for adults with neurocognitive disorders that began after age 18 and for adults age 60 or older who need help with activities of daily living. Services include specialized information and referral, family consultation and care planning, respite financial assistance, counseling, support groups, training, legal and financial consultation, and education.

California's CRC network offers specialized information and referral, family consultation and care planning, respite financial assistance, short-term counseling, support groups, professional training, legal and financial consultation, and education. DHCS describes respite financial assistance as support for temporary care such as in-home care, adult day care, short-term or weekend care, and transportation. The current statewide CRC site says every California resident has access to a CRC in their area through 11 regional centers.

Questions to ask the program

These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.

  • Does the person receiving care live in California? — Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
  • Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. — Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
  • What documents do you need from us to start an application?
  • Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?

Services

California's CRC network offers specialized information and referral, family consultation and care planning, respite financial assistance, short-term counseling, support groups, professional training, legal and financial consultation, and education. DHCS describes respite financial assistance as support for temporary care such as in-home care, adult day care, short-term or weekend care, and transportation. The current statewide CRC site says every California resident has access to a CRC in their area through 11 regional centers.

How to apply

Use the official program page for application details: official program page.

  • ca-ihss (companion): IHSS provides paid in-home care hours; CRC provides caregiver support services and respite coordination
  • nfcsp (companion): National Family Caregiver Support Program is the federal counterpart; CRC supplements with California-specific neurological focus