Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) Service Standard 650-25-30

(Revised 1/1/17 ML#3484)

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The family caregiver support program provides for a multifaceted system of support services for family caregivers and for grandparents or older individuals that are relative caregivers. Priority for services shall be given to:

• caregivers residing in rural areas;
• caregivers with greatest economic need (with particular attention to low-income older individuals, including low-income minority older individuals, older individuals with limited English proficiency, and older individuals residing in rural areas);
• caregivers with greatest social need (with particular attention to low-income older individuals, including low-income minority older individuals, older individuals with limited English proficiency, older individuals residing in rural areas);
• older relative caregivers of children (not more than 18 years of age) with severe disabilities;
• older relative caregiver of individuals with disabilities (ages 19-59) who have severe disabilities;
• caregivers with limited English proficiency;
• caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders with neurological and organic brain dysfunction, regardless of the age of the individual with dementia; and
• caregivers of individuals at risk for institution placement.