State agencies can apply for one of about ten three-year cooperative agreements to establish, restart, or expand statewide respite care services for family caregivers across the lifespan.
This 36-month program funds State Units on Aging to establish or expand dementia-specific respite services for unpaid family caregivers, using trained providers and independent evaluation.
Three-year cooperative agreements support states and community organizations in expanding dementia-capable home and community-based services for people with dementia and their caregivers.
Funds agencies to deliver short-term in-home and community-based respite care for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities not on waiver services, supporting families and reducing caregiver stress.
Funds group-based respite services for Illinois children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to promote community inclusion, reduce caregiver stress, and prevent institutionalization.
The Residential Respite grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services funds short-term residential care for people with I/DD to support community living and reduce caregiver stress.