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Lifespan Respite Coalition: Next Meeting October 22, 2024 11:00 AM

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Am I Eligible for a Lifespan Respite Voucher? (video)

To qualify for a voucher, you must: 

• Not get paid to be a caregiver;  
• Provide 40 or more hours per week of care or support to someone with a special need or condition (the person can be any age), and the 40 or more hours must include supervision of the person receiving care;
• Live in Washington State; 
• Not be able to afford respite care on your own;
• You or the person you care for are not enrolled in any program that provides respite services, unless you are on a wait list and not scheduled to receive services within 30 days of voucher application.

If you are not sure you qualify, especially if you aren’t sure a service you get is considered respite care, contact us at getrespite@wapave.org or call 253-442-3214. We are happy to help!

How to Afford Family Caregiving, Part 3: Offset Some Costs of Caregiving

Being a family caregiver can be financially stressful. Whether you parent a child with a disability, or care for an aging relative in their home, there are many costs you did not expect. There is financial help if you know where to find it! This tip sheet covers tax breaks, benefits including veteran’s care, and which programs in WA State will pay you to care for a family member.

(Part 3 of a series with information to help family caregivers with the financial side of caregiving.)

Read the full article.