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Delaware Supports and Services for Caregivers

Delaware's Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities offers supports and services for caregivers, including Caregiver Resource Centers, the Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center, Lifespan Respite vouchers, support groups, and related services that can supplement family caregiving.

Delaware caregiver supports include the Delaware ADRC as a first call for understanding services, exploring care options, and connecting with local programs and support groups; Caregiver Resource Centers for in-person guidance, referrals, and support groups; and Lifespan Respite vouchers for eligible caregivers. DSAAPD says voucher applicants may include caregivers of a child or adult with disabilities, an older adult, or a relative's child when the caregiver is age 55 or older.

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 Delaware? — 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

Delaware caregiver supports include the Delaware ADRC as a first call for understanding services, exploring care options, and connecting with local programs and support groups; Caregiver Resource Centers for in-person guidance, referrals, and support groups; and Lifespan Respite vouchers for eligible caregivers. DSAAPD says voucher applicants may include caregivers of a child or adult with disabilities, an older adult, or a relative's child when the caregiver is age 55 or older.

How to apply

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