DC Caregiver Programs¶
The DC Department of Aging and Community Living provides programs and services for unpaid caregivers of older adults and adults with disabilities. Services include caregiver respite, support groups, education, case management, the DC Caregivers Institute, and related caregiver supports through the District's Senior Service Network.
DACL caregiver programs support unpaid caregivers through respite, support groups, educational programs, and case management. Programs include the DC Caregivers Institute, which prepares caregivers to solve problems and better cope with changing situations while enhancing practical skills needed daily.
Eligibility¶
- Relationship: spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, other relative, non relative
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 District of Columbia? — Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
- Does your relationship to the person — spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, other relative, or non relative — count for this program?
- 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¶
DACL caregiver programs support unpaid caregivers through respite, support groups, educational programs, and case management. Programs include the DC Caregivers Institute, which prepares caregivers to solve problems and better cope with changing situations while enhancing practical skills needed daily.
How to apply¶
Use the official program page for application details: official program page.