CVCOA Respite Care Programs

CVCOA Respite Programs Help Support Caregivers

CVCOA offers respite programs to support the health and well-being of caregivers and help loved ones be cared for at home.

Dementia Respite Program

The Dementia Respite program provides funds to support respite for unpaid family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or any other kind of irreversible dementia. 

Awarded funds are between $500-$2,000 per year per person and can be used to pay for services and items that allow family caregivers the chance for rest and renewal. These may include adult day programs, in-home care, assistive devices, caregiver chore services, and incontinence supplies.  Dementia Respite Program participants also participate in a specialized follow up support system with our staff team called TCARE.

Contact [email protected] or (802) 477-1364 for more information and/or for the application.

Eligibility And Application Instructions

Kinship Respite Program

A Kinship Respite Program is available to support non-parent kinship caregivers who are 55 years and older who are the primary guardian for a minor in their care. Awarded funds may be used to help with childcare in/outside the home, youth activities, summer camps, and extracurricular fees/equipment. Contact [email protected] or (802) 477-1364 for more information.

Other

Financial assistance for respite for family caregivers not served by the programs above may be available. To inquire, contact [email protected] or (802) 477-1364.